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
authenticateto prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine
pillagethe act of looting or plundering especially in war
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
belligerentinclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
excerpta passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract
adjointo add or attach by joining
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
purgeto clear of guilt
exchequera department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes