Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the given word. Compliment

Concept: A synonym question asks you to match the given word to the option that shares its core sense — its central meaning — not just its general topic or emotional field. Words in the same broad topic (people's reactions to someone) can still carry opposite senses (praise vs blame vs confusion), so the match must be on meaning, not topic.

Application: 'Compliment' (noun) is a polite remark that expresses praise, approval, or admiration for someone. Among the given options, 'Admiration' captures exactly this sense of favourable, approving regard, so it is the word nearest in meaning to 'Compliment'.

Cross-check — contrast with the other options:

• 'Condemnation' means strong disapproval or blame — the opposite sense to praise.

• 'Criticism' means pointing out faults or shortcomings — again a negative/evaluative sense, not praise.

• 'Misunderstand' means failing to comprehend something correctly — a sense of confusion, unrelated to praise or approval.

None of these carries the sense of favourable regard that 'Compliment' does, confirming 'Admiration' as the correct synonym.