From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
She was reprimanded by her boss for negligence
The word reprimanded means officially scolded or criticised for a mistake or wrongdoing. Rebuked is closest in meaning because it means strongly criticised or scolded. Punished, on the other hand, is a much broader term because it adds an extra layer of meaning; it is being scolded "with penalties" for wrongdoing and not just verbal correction.
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