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 |
|---|---|
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| foist | to introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant |
| simplistic | excessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details |
| linger | to be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry |
| collate | to compare critically |
| convention | agreement |
| nauseate | to become affected with nausea |
| submissive | submitting to others |
| bungle | to act or work clumsily and awkwardly |
| insouciant | lighthearted unconcern : nonchalance |