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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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 |