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
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
minutiaea minute or minor detail
culpritone accused of or charged with a crime
scoretwenty
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
pharisaicalmarked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur