reprove
/rɪˈpruːv/
re · prove
rɪ · ˈpruːv
English Definition
v. to scold; rebuke; criticize
Significado en Español
reprobar, reprender
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khiển trách, quở trách
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re- (repeatedly) + prove (prove) → criticize
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “reprove”.
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A
praise
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B
criticize
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C
ignore
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D
assist
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B — criticize.
“reprove” means v. to scold; rebuke; criticize
Common questions about “reprove”
What does “reprove” mean?
reprove — v. to scold; rebuke; criticize. In Chinese: 责备，斥责.
How do you pronounce “reprove”?
reprove is pronounced /rɪˈpruːv/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · prove.
Is “reprove” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. reprove appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “reprove”?
re- (repeatedly) + prove (prove) → criticize
