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

WordMeaning
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
condigndeserved
vilemorally despicable or abhorrent
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
relapsethe act or an instance of backsliding, worsening, or subsiding
proprietythe quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness