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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retiringreserved
quarrygame
boostto push or shove up from below
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
receptiveable or inclined to receive
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
ovoidresembling an egg in shape : ovate
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior