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
blushoutward appearance : view
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
oustto remove from or dispossess of property or position by legal action, by force, or by the compulsion of necessity
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
brackishsomewhat salty
palatialof, relating to, or being a palace
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
volitionthe power of choosing or determining : will