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 |
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pore | to gaze intently |
miscreant | unbelieving |
aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |
annotate | to make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment |
jovial | characterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly |
heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |
putrid | being in a state of putrefaction : rotten |
manifestation | the act, process, or an instance of manifesting |
plight | to put or give in pledge : engage |
slew | a large number |