Question

What's the meaning of the word reprove in the excerpt below? "But he had an approved tolerance for others; sometimes wondering, almost with envy, at the high pressure of spirits involved in their misdeeds; and in any extremity inclined to help rather than to reprove." A. Persuade B. Encourage C. Criticize D. Inform

Answer 1

C, as it is opposing being helped, and the rest of the answers do not do so.

Answer 2

I believe it is C. Criticize. Hope this helps