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 |
|---|---|
| distinction | the act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference |
| epaulet | something that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as |
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| dwindle | to become steadily less : shrink |
| redolent | exuding fragrance : aromatic |
| indubitable | too evident to be doubted : unquestionable |
| dutiful | filled with or motivated by a sense of duty |
| apocalyptic | of, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse |
| resentment | a feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury |
| codicil | a legal instrument made to modify an earlier will |