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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| affable | being pleasant and at ease in talking to others |
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| nauseous | causing nausea or disgust : nauseating |
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