GRE Word List
UPBRAID
reprimand; severely scold
The meaning of the word upbraid is reprimand; severely scold.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| glib | fluent (with insincerity or superficiality); facile; slick |
| infantile | childish; infantlike |
| discompose | disturb the composure of; confuse |
| elixir | cure-all; panacea; something invigorating |
| vainglorious | boastful; excessively conceited; N. vainglory: great vanity |
| linger | loiter or dawdle; be slow in leaving; delay going; continue or persist; be slow to disappear; Ex. The smell lingered for days. |
| sidereal | relating to stars; Ex. sidereal day |
| surfeit | satiate; feed or supply to excess; stuff; indulge to excess in anything; N: surfeiting; excessive amount; Ex. surfeit of food |
| rile | irritate; vex; muddy |
| pervert | corrupt; turn from right to wrong; misuse; Ex. perverted sexual desire/scientific knowledge; N: person whose sexual behavior is not natural |
