GRE Word List
REBUKE
scold harshly; criticize severely
The meaning of the word rebuke is scold harshly; criticize severely.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| burlesque | give an imitation that ridicules; imitate mockingly |
| cleave | split or sever; cling to; remain faithful to; N. cleavage; ADJ. cloven |
| requite | make return for; repay; reciprocate; revenge; N. requittal |
| nugatory | worthless; futile |
| unbridled | violent; uncontrolled; Ex. unbridled rage/greed |
| invalid | one incapacitated(disabled) by a chronic illness; ADJ: incapacitated by illness; not valid; null; V: allow to leave (a military force) because of ill-health |
| mischief | behavior (of children) causing trouble with no serious harm; damage; harm; Ex. mischief to the crops; ADJ. mischievous: causing mischief; playfully troublesome |
| encumber | burden; N. encumbrance |
| murmur | low, indistinct, continuous sound; V. CF. mumble |
| condiments | seasonings; spices |