What does reprieve mean?

[Leachoos]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #27 "The Two Dogs", question 10

The moral of this fable is: you mustn't ......... children for the mistakes of their parents.

(a) reproach
(b) reprieve
(c) repeal
(d) reject

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #27 "The Two Dogs", answer 10

The moral of this fable is: you mustn't reproach children for the mistakes of their parents.

Correct answer: (a) reproach

Your answer was: incorrect
The moral of this fable is: you mustn't reprieve children for the mistakes of their parents.
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what does 'reprieve' mean?

Leachoos

[Daniela]

Hi,
Reprieve has two meanings:
1. to postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution;
2. to bring relief to

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