Middle

reprimand

/ˈreprɪˌmænd/

rep · ri · mand ˈrep · rɪ · ˌmænd

English Definition

v./n. strong official criticism

中文释义

训斥，谴责

Significado en Español

reprimenda

한국어 뜻

질책, 꾸중

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

khiển trách

Example Sentence

The teacher reprimanded the student.

老师训斥了学生。

Synonyms

scold rebuke

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

re(again)+prim(primary)+and

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the correct synonym for “reprimand” in the following sentence: The teacher had to reprimand the student for talking during the exam.

A praise
B scold
C ignore
D advise

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B — scold. “reprimand” means v./n. strong official criticism

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The officer received a stern ______ for ignoring the safety rules.

A reward
B reprimand
C honor
D promotion

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B — reprimand. “reprimand” means v./n. strong official criticism

Common questions about “reprimand”

What does “reprimand” mean?

reprimand — v./n. strong official criticism. In Chinese: 训斥，谴责.

How do you pronounce “reprimand”?

reprimand is pronounced /ˈreprɪˌmænd/. It breaks into 3 syllables: rep · ri · mand.

How do you use “reprimand” in a sentence?

The teacher reprimanded the student. (老师训斥了学生。)

What are synonyms for “reprimand”?

scold, rebuke — all close in meaning to reprimand (v./n. strong official criticism).

Is “reprimand” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. reprimand appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “reprimand”?

re(again)+prim(primary)+and

Progress / 学习进度

537 / 672

80% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 672 (0%)

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reprimand

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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