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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supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
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concatenatelinked together
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
grategrating
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ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity