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 |
|---|---|
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| graphic | of or relating to the pictorial arts |
| fit | acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper |
| outlook | a place offering a view |
| vertex | the top of the head |
| tangible | capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable |
| lechery | inordinate (see inordinate |
| skeptic | an adherent or advocate of skepticism |
| iota | an infinitesimal amount : jot |