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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WordMeaning
fusionthe act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
panderto act as a pander
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
misogynista person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
cankeran erosive or spreading sore
reaperone that reaps