Which word is a synonym of 'Castigate'?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Synonyms question asks: Which word is a synonym of 'Castigate'? The correct choice is A. Reprimand. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Reprimand ✓
- B. Self-satisfied
Why not B: “Self-satisfied” does not fit this question. The answer is Reprimand.
- C. Irritable
Why not C: “Irritable” does not fit this question. The answer is Reprimand.
- D. Secretive
Why not D: “Secretive” does not fit this question. The answer is Reprimand.
Correct answer
A. Reprimand
Explanation
Reprimand is the term that matches “Which word is a synonym of 'Castigate'” (option A). Option B (Self-satisfied) does not fit this question. Option C (Irritable) does not fit this question. Option D (Secretive) does not fit this question. For this Synonyms question, the accepted answer is Reprimand.
Source: Synonyms Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, FPSC, PPSC, vocabulary, synonyms, NTS
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