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
dallyto act playfully
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
regenerationan act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
philanderera man who has sexual relations with many women
expoundto set forth : state
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently