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
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
apathylack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness
satiatefilled to satiety
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
headlongheadfirst
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
martineta strict disciplinarian