Ithought that my parents would reprimand me for getting a poor grade on my science test. instead, they praised me for trying my best.
read the sentences.
what does the word reprimand mean?
scold
study
admire
worry

Reprimand means SCOLD.

We can use scold to substitute for the word reprimand in the sentence and it will still convey the same message.

I thought that my parents would SCOLD me for getting a poor grade on my science test. Instead, they praised me for trying my best.

Reprimand is defined as a formal verbal warning given to an individual who committed a minor offense or mistake.

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