GRE Word List
REBUKE
scold harshly; criticize severely
The meaning of the word rebuke is scold harshly; criticize severely.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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bromide | platitude; chemical compound used to calm excitement |
finale | conclusion; concluding part |
outfit | clothing or equipment for a special purpose; Ex. cowboy outfit |
compassion | sympathy for the suffering of others; ADJ. compassionate |
invocation | prayer for help (used in invoking); calling upon as a reference or support; act of invoking |
articulate | effective; distinct; expressing ideas clearly; having clear sounds; having joints; Ex. articulate speech; V: express thoughts and feeling clearly; pronounce clearly; unite by joints |
presage | foretell; be a warning or sign of; N: presentiment; foreboding; omen |
inveigle | deceive; lead astray by deception; wheedle(cajole); Ex. inveigle her into joining the club; CF. interest dishonestly |
cascade | small waterfall |
frond | fern leaf; palm or banana leaf |