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
tribunala court or forum of justice
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
interregnumthe time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes
catapultan ancient military device for hurling missiles
harassexhaust
requisitionthe act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action