GRE Word List

UPBRAID

to criticize severely : find fault with

The meaning of the word upbraid is to criticize severely : find fault with.

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epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
expedientsuitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
pendantsomething suspended: such as
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror
unerringlycommitting no error : faultless