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.

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nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
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aliasotherwise called : otherwise known as
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
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