GRE Word List

REPRIMAND

a severe or formal reproof

The meaning of the word reprimand is a severe or formal reproof.

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writheto twist into coils or folds
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
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fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
perennialpresent at all seasons of the year
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
impoverishto make poor
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