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 |
|---|---|
| overbearing | tending to overwhelm : overpowering |
| clipper | one that clips something |
| potentate | ruler |
| homogeneous | of the same or a similar kind or nature |
| bridle | the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit |
| interstice | a space that intervenes between things |
| simper | to smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner |
| dissertation | an extended usually written treatment of a subject |
| marked | having an identifying mark |
| antagonism | opposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle |