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
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
catapultan ancient military device for hurling missiles
beneficentdoing or producing good
beleaguerbesiege
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
sophisticateddeprived of native or original simplicity: such as
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome