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 |
|---|---|
| supposition | something that is supposed : hypothesis |
| histrionic | deliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical |
| stultify | to have a dulling or inhibiting effect on |
| tyro | a beginner in learning : novice |
| fundamental | serving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic |
| malaise | an indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness |
| incidence | rate of occurrence or influence |
| jollity | the quality or state of being jolly : merriment |
| complementary | serving to fill out or complete |
| addle | rotten |