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 |
|---|---|
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| adventitious | coming from another source and not inherent or innate |
| plait | pleat |
| blurt | to utter abruptly and impulsively |
| giddy | dizzy |
| expiate | to make amends for |
| pulsate | to throb or move rhythmically : vibrate |
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| rend | to remove from place by violence : wrest |