GRE Word List
CASTIGATION
punishment; severe criticism or disapproval
The meaning of the word castigation is punishment; severe criticism or disapproval.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| linguistic | pertaining to language |
| repine | fret; complain; be annoyed; Ex. repine over the undone work |
| flaunt | display ostentatiously; Ex. ``Honey, if you've got it, flaunt it !'' |
| check | stop motion; curb or restrain |
| blandishment | flattery |
| drastic | strong; violent and severe; Ex. drastic changes/measures |
| negligible | so small, trifling, or unimportant as to be easily disregarded |
| clangor | loud resounding noise; sound of repeated clanging |
| snuffle | sniffle; sniff repeatedly (in order to keep liquid from running out of the nose) |
| derivation | deriving; origin or source of something; Ex. the derivation of the word |
