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Q: Direction (Question 141-145) : In this section each sentence consists of a word or a phrase which is underlined, select the word or phrase which is closely opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. The man was reprimanded by his family for stealing.
  • A. abused
  • B. scolded
  • C. praised
  • D. More than of the above
  • E. None of the above
Correct Answer: Option C - Reprimanded (verb) – Chide, Threaten, Bluster etc. Praised – Commended, smashing etc. In the given options, word ‘praised’ is just opposite of ‘reprimanded’. Hence, option (c) is correct.
C. Reprimanded (verb) – Chide, Threaten, Bluster etc. Praised – Commended, smashing etc. In the given options, word ‘praised’ is just opposite of ‘reprimanded’. Hence, option (c) is correct.

Explanations:

Reprimanded (verb) – Chide, Threaten, Bluster etc. Praised – Commended, smashing etc. In the given options, word ‘praised’ is just opposite of ‘reprimanded’. Hence, option (c) is correct.