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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
| disaffected | discontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| guffaw | a loud or boisterous burst of laughter |
| formality | compliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony |
| churlish | of, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| detrimental | obviously harmful : damaging |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
| penetrate | to pass into or through |