GRE Word List

UPRIGHT

perpendicular

The meaning of the word upright is perpendicular.

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WordMeaning
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chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
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protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
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