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.

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WordMeaning
accoutreto provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit
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slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent
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ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
barragea dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation
blackballto vote against
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punditpandit