GRE Word List
REPROACH
an expression of rebuke or disapproval
The meaning of the word reproach is an expression of rebuke or disapproval.
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| pedant | one who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge |
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| jurisprudence | the science or philosophy of law |
| suture | a strand or fiber used to sew parts of the living body |
| brooch | an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck |
| scrupulous | having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper |
| swagger | to conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner |
| parched | deprived of natural moisture |
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