Question

Select the word closest in meaning to the given word:
Admonish

• A. Applaud
• B. Pacify
• C. Warn
• D. Appeal

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Warn

The verb, 'admonish' means 'to scold someone severely'. It also means, 'to warn (someone) of something to be avoided. For example: The sentence, "The policeman admonished the drunken driver" means the same as "The policeman warned the drunken driver". Hence option C is correct.

The verb, 'applaud' means 'to show approval or praise by clapping'.

The verb, 'pacify' means 'to subdue the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone/ something'.

The verb, 'appeal' means 'to make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request'.

As all the above three words are quite different in meaning from the word, 'admonish', options A, B and D are incorrect.