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Direction: In each of the questions below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer. Chastise

Options

  1. APermit: agree
  2. BAffect: yield
  3. CPunish: admonish
  4. DProminent: conspicuous

Correct answer

C. Punish: admonish

Step-by-step solution

Chastise (Verb): Rebuke or reprimand severely Synonyms: Punish, admonish, berate, scold, chide, reprove Antonyms: Appreciate, praise, approve Among the other words, conspicuous and prominent are similar in meaning. This makes Option C the correct choice among the given options.

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