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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WordMeaning
disquietudeanxiety
expositoryof, relating to, or containing exposition
rescindto take away : remove
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
applicationan act of applying:
countenancelook
untenablenot able to be defended
beseechto beg for urgently or anxiously