Admonish
verbGREMedium
Definition
to warn or reprimand firmly
Example Usage
"The teacher admonished students for talking."
Synonyms
warncautionrebukereprove
Antonyms
praisecommend
Tags
#gre#verb#gre#medium
How to Use "Admonish"
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Context
This word is commonly used in GRE contexts. It's a medium level word.
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In Writing
Use "Admonish" to make your writing more precise. It works well in formal and academic contexts.
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Remember
Associate "Admonish" with its synonyms: warn, caution, rebuke. This helps with recall.
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