Question

Choose the appropriate synonym for the given word:
Admonition
(a)Weapon
(b)Preamble
(c)Rebuke
(d)Alarm

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are words or phrases that mean exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase. For example- ‘sad’ and ‘depressed’. Two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context.
Complete answer: In the given question, the word ‘admonition’ refers to cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness); a firm rebuke. Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
(a)'weapon', refers to any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting. Therefore, option (a) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘admonition’.
(b)‘preamble', refers to a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose). Therefore, option (b) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘admonition’.
(c)‘rebuke', refers to an act or expression of criticism and censure. Therefore, option (c) is correct as its meaning is synonymous to that of the given word ‘admonition’.
(d)‘alarm', refers to fear resulting from the awareness of danger. Therefore, option (d) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘admonition’.
Note: If you don’t know the definition of the given word and have only used it in some given context previously, then use the given word in a sentence. Substitute the given word with each word in the options and choose the word which does not conflict with the context provided by the given word.