There is no root word of reprieve.
The death row inmate hoped for a Governors reprieve.
"The death row convict was given a REPRIEVE from the Governor."
the word is Reprieve
The word reprieve can be used as a noun or a verb. Used as noun: The court gave him a reprieve. Used as a verb: The lawyer asked the judge to reprieve his client.
Her parents reprieved her punishment.
interval, breather, reprieve
I was hoping that my good behavior would qualify me for a reprieve.
Example sentence - His daughters are leaving for college and giving us a well deserved reprieve from their drama.
stay, release, postponement, pardon, comfort
The Reprieve was created in 1947.
The Reprieve has 464 pages.