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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| beneficiary | a person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something |
| deploy | to extend (a military unit) especially in width |
| rebuke | to criticize sharply : reprimand |
| bearing | the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear |
| apposite | highly pertinent or appropriate : apt |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| institute | something that is instituted: such as |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| supplicate | to make a humble entreaty |
| outfit | the act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition) |