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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |
| obscure | dark |
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| gourmet | a connoisseur of food and drink |
| covetous | marked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions |
| quadruped | an animal having four feet |
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