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
beneficiarya person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something
deployto extend (a military unit) especially in width
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
supplicateto make a humble entreaty
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)