GRE Word List
CASTIGATION
to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
The meaning of the word castigation is to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pore | to gaze intently |
| miscreant | unbelieving |
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |
| annotate | to make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment |
| jovial | characterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly |
| heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |
| putrid | being in a state of putrefaction : rotten |
| manifestation | the act, process, or an instance of manifesting |
| plight | to put or give in pledge : engage |
| slew | a large number |