Synonyms

Admonish means to warn firmly, reprimand, or caution someone about their behavior or actions. 'Warn' is the correct synonym as it captures the core meaning of giving someone a strong cautionary message. The other options are unrelated words.

Scamper means to run with quick, hurried steps, often used to describe small animals running away rapidly. 'Haste' correctly captures the sense of urgent, quick movement inherent in scampering. The other options are unrelated to rapid movement.

Senile refers to the mental and physical deterioration associated with old age, specifically showing the weakness or cognitive decline often related to aging. 'Old' is the correct answer as senile directly relates to conditions of aging. The other options have no connection to aging.

Reticent means reserved, uncommunicative, or reluctant to speak about one's thoughts or feelings. 'Reserved' is the correct synonym as it perfectly describes someone who keeps their thoughts to themselves and speaks sparingly. The other options are unrelated.

Ransack means to search thoroughly and roughly, often with destructive intent, turning everything upside down to find something. 'Search' is the correct synonym as ransacking involves an intensive, often violent search through a place. The other options are unrelated.

Iota refers to a very small quantity or amount, often used to emphasize something tiny or insignificant. 'Bit' is the correct answer as both words refer to something very small or minimal. The other options are unrelated to smallness.

Forge can mean to fabricate or create something, often with skill and effort, or to create something counterfeit. 'Fabricate' is the correct synonym as it captures the sense of creating or making something, sometimes with implication of forgery. The other options are unrelated.

Reimburse means to pay back money that someone has spent, to compensate someone for expenses or losses. 'Compensate' is the correct synonym as it captures the essence of paying someone back for what they've spent or lost. The other options are unrelated.

Jeer means to make rude, mocking, or derisive comments, often to show contempt or ridicule someone. 'Mock' is the correct synonym as it captures the essence of making fun of someone in a disrespectful way. The other options are unrelated to ridicule.

Clandestine means secret, hidden, or kept concealed from public knowledge, often done with an element of mystery. 'Obscure' is the correct synonym as it relates to something hidden or not openly known. The other options are unrelated to secrecy.

'Hats off' means to honour and congratulate. The sentence means to regard the students who have brought honour to the school. The correct option is 1.

Nostalgic means to become sentimental and wistful. Option 3 is the correct answer

To lure means to attract or entice, often in a deceptive way. A snare is a trap used to catch something, which shares the meaning of enticement or deception. The other options have different meanings.

To snivel means to whine or complain in a petty way, often while shedding fake tears. Whine has the same meaning of complaining in an annoying manner. The other options are unrelated to complaining behavior.

A snob is someone who looks down on others they consider inferior. Snooty is a synonym meaning arrogant or condescending. The other options don't share this meaning of superiority or arrogance.