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

WordMeaning
contrivedevise
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance
vociferousmarked by or given to vehement insistent outcry
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
functionalof, connected with, or being a function
whinnyto neigh especially in a low or gentle way
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless