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
insinuateto impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
deftcharacterized by facility and skill
prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
connivancethe act of conniving
abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol