GRE Word List

BERATE

to scold or condemn vehemently and at length

The meaning of the word berate is to scold or condemn vehemently and at length.

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inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
ensconceshelter
malleablecapable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers
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rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit
reconcileto restore to friendship or harmony
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