GRE Word List

CHASTEN

to correct by punishment or suffering : discipline

The meaning of the word chasten is to correct by punishment or suffering : discipline.

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WordMeaning
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
amplifyto expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
parallelismthe quality or state of being parallel
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
oculistophthalmologist
misadventuremisfortune
coalesceto grow together
entomologya branch of zoology that deals with insects
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party