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
poreto gaze intently
miscreantunbelieving
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annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
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putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
slewa large number