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
bizarrestrikingly out of the ordinary: such as
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
choicethe act of choosing : selection
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
oafa stupid person : boob
tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond
paranoiamental illness characterized by systematized delusions of persecution or grandeur usually without hallucinations
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl
repelto drive back : repulse