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 |
|---|---|
| patrimony | an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor |
| aspersion | a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation |
| dogmatic | characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts |
| despot | a ruler with absolute power and authority |
| recourse | a turning to someone or something for help or protection |
| psyche | a princess loved by Cupid |
| trigger | a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it |
| perspicuous | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| facile | easily accomplished or attained |
| hem | a border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down |