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rabid
holding or expressing an opinion with extreme and uncompromising zeal
raconteur
a person skilled at telling entertaining anecdotes and stories
rail
to complain bitterly or protest in harsh, abusive language
ramble
to talk or write at length in a confused, aimless way
rampant
spreading or flourishing unchecked, especially of something harmful
ramshackle
loosely held together and on the verge of collapse from neglect
rancor
bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will
rancorous
marked by deep-seated bitterness or hostility
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Questions about “reproof”
Reproof (noun) means an expression of blame or disapproval
Here is reproof used in an example sentence: "A single glance of reproof from the teacher silenced the whole room."
Common synonyms for reproof include rebuke, reprimand, censure, admonition.
Antonyms of reproof include praise, commendation, approval.
Reproof is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.
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