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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WordMeaning
adulationextreme or excessive admiration or flattery
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment
sleekslick
sanctiona formal decree
inclementlacking mildness: such as
stringenttight
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant