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
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
earmarka mark of identification on the ear of an animal
languiddrooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak
corporealhaving, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
colandera perforated utensil for washing or draining food
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
roilto make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of
puissanthaving puissance : powerful