The authorities have reprimanded the subordinate officer for violating the protocol ........

English Language (Defence) Word Building (Antonyms & Synonyms)

Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is the nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on your Answer Sheet accordingly.

The authorities have reprimanded the subordinate officer for violating the protocol.

extolled

purported

admonished

required an apology

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Explanation:

Reprimand means to express to someone your strong official disapproval of them.
Extol means praise enthusiastically.
Purported means appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so; alleged.
Admonish means warn or reprimand someone firmly.
It is clear from the meanings of the options that “admonished” is a synonym of “reprimanded”. Hence option “admonished” is correct.