Choose the word nearest in meaning to the given word.
REPRIMAND

Correct option is B

Correct synonym: (b) Admonish
Meaning of the given word (Reprimand):
• Reprimand → an official/firmer scolding; to rebuke someone for a mistake; to express strong disapproval (Hindi: कड़ी फटकार / डाँटना / ताड़ना)
• Nature of the word: generally used in formal situations (teacher, boss, officer).
Example: The manager reprimanded the employee for being late.
Meaning of the correct option (Admonish):
• Admonish → to warn or scold firmly; to advise seriously; to rebuke (Hindi: चेतावनी देकर फटकारना / कड़ी सलाह देना)
Example: The doctor admonished him to quit smoking.
Synonyms (Reprimand): rebuke, admonish, scold, reprove.
Antonyms (Reprimand): praise, applaud, compliment, appreciate.
Meanings of other options (in detail):
• (a) Shout → to speak loudly; to yell (Hindi: चिल्लाना)
– Shout is about loudness, not necessarily “official scolding”.
• (c) Vilify → to defame; speak evil of someone to damage reputation (Hindi: बदनाम करना / घोर निंदा करना)
– Vilify means “character assassination”, not scolding for a fault.
• (d) Criticise → to point out faults; judge negatively (Hindi: आलोचना करना)
– Criticise can be mild/general; reprimand is a stronger official rebuke.
Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.