GRE Word List
REPRIEVE
to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
The meaning of the word reprieve is to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner).
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| pith | a usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage |
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| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
| insubordination | disobedient to authority |
| sensuous | of or relating to the senses or sensible objects |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
| incredulous | unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical |
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| commandeer | to compel to perform military service |