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
flirtto move erratically : flit
satiricalof, relating to, or constituting satire
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slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
tactfulhaving or showing tact
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eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide