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

WordMeaning
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
palliateto reduce the violence of (a disease)
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
mediateoccupying a middle position
maroona dark red
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance