Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word.
The coach congratulated Stella on her outstanding display of leadership.
a) alluded
b) scolded
c) praised
d) contacted
e) admonished

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms can help one to replace a word with one that is similar to it. This may depend upon conditions and the circumstance. Congratulations refer to giving and expressing joy and happiness in the achievements of others or oneself.

Complete answer:
 Now, considering the above options,
a) Alluded: to make a reference to something or someone casually. This is unrelated to the word in question and hence, is not the answer. Eg: It is common for people to allude about their colleagues without getting to know them.
b) Scolded: It is an action of reprimanding someone because of their actions which might have not been in favor of themselves or anyone of that matter. Eg: The teacher scolded me for my unkempt work and asked me to rectify the same.
c) Praised: Refers to expressing joy in one’s character or achievements. This is synonymous to the word congratulated. Eg: The official was praised for his bravery shown during the bomb blast, saving ten lives.
d) Contacted: this refers to the state where they got in touch with someone concerning certain matters. Eg: The relatives of the injured were contacted immediately and were asked to come to the hospital.
e) Admonished: This is an action of advising or reminding someone of proper conduct or laws such as reprimanding someone. Eg: The Principal admonished the students on disciplinary laws when they broke one of the rules.
Hence, Option C, praised, is the answer to the given question.

Note:
“Scolded” and “admonished” are synonyms and can be used in sentences like, “Mother admonished/scolded my father for his leniency”. They are often used in proverbs such as “Admonish your friends in private, praise them in public”. Praise is often referred to as exalting or adoring someone, some event, and so on. As a noun, it refers to approval or honor.