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 |
|---|---|
| indignation | anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean |
| balmy | having the qualities of balm : soothing |
| inured | to accustom to accept something undesirable |
| magistrate | an official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as |
| artifice | clever or artful skill : ingenuity |
| casual | subject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance |
| foible | the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point |
| sylvan | one that frequents groves or woods |
| intangible | not tangible : impalpable |
| sacrosanct | most sacred or holy : inviolable |