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 |
|---|---|
| marital | of or relating to marriage or the married state |
| entreat | to plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently |
| memorialize | to address or petition by a memorial |
| perspicuity | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| potentate | ruler |
| malediction | curse |
| congenial | pleasant |
| venerable | calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments |
| apoplexy | stroke |
| privy | private |