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

WordMeaning
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
belligerentinclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
noisomenoxious
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
pillagethe act of looting or plundering especially in war
scotchscottish
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct