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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whimsicalresulting from or characterized by whim or caprice
statutoryof or relating to statutes
discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct
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enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
prongfork
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foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses