Discussion
If '\(\rightarrow\)' denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words [smile \(\rightarrow\) giggle \(\rightarrow\) laugh] is analogous to [disapprove \(\rightarrow\) ________ \(\rightarrow\) chide].
Which one of the given options is appropriate to fill the blank?
Answer: A
The word that fits is reprove.
The first set climbs in intensity: a smile, then a giggle, then a full laugh. The second set must do the same between disapprove (the mildest, an inner judgement) and chide (to scold openly). To reprove is to express disapproval, a gentle rebuke, so it sits between the two.
'Praise' runs in the opposite direction. 'Reprise' means a repetition of a piece of music or performance, and 'grieve' means to feel sorrow; neither is a step on the scale from disapproval to scolding.
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