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
mingleto bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity : intermix
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
emetican agent that induces vomiting
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
welterwrithe