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
indeliblethat cannot be removed, washed away, or erased
raspyharsh
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle
encomiasticone that praises : eulogist
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless
memorializeto address or petition by a memorial