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
undertakerone who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
perimeterthe boundary of a closed plane figure
feasiblecapable of being done or carried out
gambita chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
litigationthe act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating
mutedbeing mute : silent
regimeregimen
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling