GRE Word List
CHIDE
to speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
The meaning of the word chide is to speak out in angry or displeased rebuke.
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| halting | marked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness |
| enhance | heighten |
| exiguous | excessively scanty : inadequate |
| presume | to undertake without leave or clear justification : dare |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
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| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
| behoove | to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for |
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