reproach; express criticism towards
The teacher upbraided the student for missing multiple assignments.
Vocabulary like upbraid appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
not following traditions
new; having no precedent; novel
figure out; become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of
unreturned; not returned in kind
unharmed; not injured
improper; not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
ugly; unpleasant to look at
groundless; incapable of being justified or explained
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