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 |
|---|---|
| fiat | an authoritative or arbitrary order : decree |
| diva | prima donna |
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| sleazy | lacking firmness of texture : flimsy |
| oatmeal | meal made from oats |
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