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
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
smotherto kill by depriving of air
beguilehoodwink
vacuousemptied of or lacking content
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
disgorgeto discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit
deviouswandering