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 |
|---|---|
| adulation | extreme or excessive admiration or flattery |
| breach | infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard |
| ultimate | last in a progression or series : final |
| fruition | pleasurable use or possession : enjoyment |
| sleek | slick |
| sanction | a formal decree |
| inclement | lacking mildness: such as |
| stringent | tight |
| sobriety | the quality or state of being sober |
| parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |