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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analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
groombridegroom
abbreviateto make briefer
dissonancelack of agreement
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon