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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WordMeaning
progenydescendants
bristlinga short stiff coarse hair or filament
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith
sensuousof or relating to the senses or sensible objects
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
salvagecompensation paid for saving a ship or its cargo from the perils of the sea or for the lives and property rescued in a wreck
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance