To: freedumb2003
Main Entry: 1rep·ro·bate
Pronunciation: 're-pr&-"bAt
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): -bat·ed; -bat·ing
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin reprobatus, past participle of reprobare -- more at REPROVE
Date: 15th century
1 : to condemn strongly as unworthy, unacceptable, or evil < reprobating the laxity of the age >
2 : to foreordain to damnation
3 : to refuse to accept : REJECT
synonym see CRITICIZE
- rep·ro·ba·tive /'re-pr&-"bA-tiv/ adjective
- rep·ro·ba·to·ry /-b&-"tOr-E, -"tor-/ adjective
155 posted on
02/16/2003 12:33:07 PM PST by
f.Christian
((( Orcs of the world : : : Take note and beware. )))
To: f.Christian
Man, you talk wierd.
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