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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| debauch | to corrupt by intemperance or sensuality |
| amplify | to expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis |
| parallelism | the quality or state of being parallel |
| exceptionable | being likely to cause objection : objectionable |
| oculist | ophthalmologist |
| misadventure | misfortune |
| coalesce | to grow together |
| entomology | a branch of zoology that deals with insects |
| culpable | meriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful |
| turncoat | one who switches to an opposing side or party |