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
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
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prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
patinaa usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
blueslow spirits : melancholy
fabricateinvent