GRE Word List
CASTIGATION
punishment; severe criticism or disapproval
The meaning of the word castigation is punishment; severe criticism or disapproval.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| simian | monkeylike; N: ape or monkey |
| awful | terrible; very bad |
| mawkish | mushy(sentimental) and gushy; icky-sticky sentimental; excessively and objectionably sentimental |
| egoism | excessive interest in one's self; belief that one should be interested in one's self rather than in others; selfishness; ADJ. egoistic, egoistical |
| construe | explain; interpret; Ex. construe her silence as meaning that she agreed; CF. misconstrue |
| profusion | great amount; plenty; overabundance; excess; lavish expenditure; Ex. profusion of choices; ADJ. profuse: plentiful; copious; giving or given abundantly; extravagant |
| transcendent | exceeding ordinary limits; superior; surpassing; V. transcend: go beyond; exceed; surpass; N. transcendancy |
| dissident | dissenting (with an opinion, a group, or a government); rebellious; N. |
| prime | period of ideal or peak condition; earliest or beginning stage; Ex. in the prime of life; Ex. prime of the year(spring); ADJ: first in importance or rank; first; V: make ready; prepare |
| wheedle | deceive, persuade, or obtain by flattery; cajole; coax; Ex. wheedle a promise out of her |
