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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| forestall | to exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures |
| assail | to attack violently : assault |
| coquette | a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men |
| ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |
| studious | assiduous in the pursuit of learning |
| lout | to bow in respect |
| remunerative | serving to remunerate |
| madrigal | a medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form |
| sluggish | averse to activity or exertion : indolent |
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