GRE Word List
REBUKE
scold harshly; criticize severely
The meaning of the word rebuke is scold harshly; criticize severely.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 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 |
