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).

Random words

WordMeaning
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
psychosomaticof, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors