Q.

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word. ADMONISH

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a

Commend

b

Tolerate

c

Flatter

d

Approve 

answer is A.

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Concept: Admonish means to scold or reprimand others. It is a verb.
Commend means to praise or compliment someone. It is a verb.
To admonish is to reprimand or scold.
Option A, 'commend,' which means to praise, is the correct antonym of the given word.
Options B, C, and D are incorrect because 'tolerate' means to allow or endure, 'flatter' means to lavish praise and compliments on (someone) , often insincerely and with the intention of furthering one's own interests, and 'approve' means to support or favour.
Hence, option 1 is correct.
 
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