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
muddleto make turbid or muddy
machinationsan act of machinating
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
adjurationa solemn oath
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting
obsessivetending to cause obsession
dissonancelack of agreement
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response