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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| demure | reserved |
| jubilation | an act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant |
| litany | a prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation |
| clasp | a device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together |
| propensity | an often intense natural inclination or preference |
| collateral | property (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender |
| drip | to let fall in drops |
| compliance | the act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion |
| canny | clever |
| preponderance | a superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength |