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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cryptic | secret |
| prowess | distinguished bravery |
| implode | to burst inward |
| explicit | fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent |
| formidable | causing fear, dread, or apprehension |
| militant | engaged in warfare or combat : fighting |
| crevice | a narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure |
| blasphemy | the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God |
| gory | covered with gore : bloodstained |
| confiscate | appropriated by the government : forfeited |