English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideEnglishConnotations & Denotations
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
- APermit: agree
- BAffect: yield
- CPunish: admonish
- 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.