GRE Word List

APPROBATION

commendation

The meaning of the word approbation is commendation.

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WordMeaning
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'état
hypochondriachypochondriacal
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
seasona time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature