Answer: A — reprove. The sequence moves from mild disapproval to verbal criticism: disapprove, reprove, chide. “Reprise” means repeat, “grieve” expresses sorrow and “praise” has the opposite evaluative direction.
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If '→' denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words [smile → giggle → laugh] is analogous to [disapprove → _______ → chide].
Which one of the given options is appropriate to fill the blank?
Answer: A — reprove. The sequence moves from mild disapproval to verbal criticism: disapprove, reprove, chide. “Reprise” means repeat, “grieve” expresses sorrow and “praise” has the opposite evaluative direction.