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 |
|---|---|
| listless | characterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit |
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| asylum | an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary |
| emollient | making soft or supple |
| brazen | made of brass |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |
| dilatory | tending or intended to cause delay |
| bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |
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