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
deposeto remove from a throne or other high position
volitionthe power of choosing or determining : will
resonantcontinuing to sound : echoing
guisea form or style of dress : costume
verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy
carillona set of fixed chromatically tuned bells sounded by hammers controlled from a keyboard
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
beatificof, possessing, or imparting beatitude
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive