GRE Word List
REPROVE
to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
The meaning of the word reprove is to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| indulgent | willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence |
| centrifugal | proceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis |
| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
| germinate | to cause to sprout or develop |
| amok | an episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures |
| disconsolate | cheerless |
| venal | capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable |
| enamored | affected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination |
| plight | to put or give in pledge : engage |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |