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
pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
sensuousof or relating to the senses or sensible objects
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
commandeerto compel to perform military service