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
affluenceabundance of property : wealth
irksometending to irk : tedious
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
rantto talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
hackneyedlacking in freshness or originality
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
causticcapable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive