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 |
|---|---|
| irretrievable | not retrievable : impossible to regain or recover |
| pall | to lose strength or effectiveness |
| gloss | a surface luster or brightness : shine |
| apathy | lack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness |
| succulent | full of juice : juicy |
| unfledged | not feathered : not ready for flight |
| assurance | the state of being assured: such as |
| cleave | to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly |
| atrocity | a shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation |
| paltry | inferior |