GATE 2024 PH – Question 1
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?
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Correct answer: (A) reprove
Explanation
**Find the relation.** In "smile → giggle → laugh" the three words show the **same feeling at growing intensity**. In "disapprove → ______ → chide" the blank must be a word for criticism that is stronger than disapproving but weaker than chiding.
- **Reprove:** to express disapproval, firmer than disapprove and just below chide. ✓
- **Praise:** the opposite feeling. ✗
- **Reprise:** to repeat. ✗
- **Grieve:** to be sad. ✗
Answer **reprove** (A).