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.

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WordMeaning
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
promptto move to action : incite
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
debilitateto impair the strength of : enfeeble
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
adamantunshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding
equinoxeither of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
panegyrica eulogistic oration or writing
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will