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 |
|---|---|
| venerable | calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments |
| sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
| swerve | to turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate |
| delineate | to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail |
| retort | to pay or hurl back : return |
| loom | a frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace |
| calculated | apt |
| cynosure | the northern constellation Ursa Minor |
| stratified | formed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata |
| squander | to spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate |