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
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
expostulationan act or an instance of expostulating
germinalbeing in the earliest stage of development
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
sentinelsentry
forlornbereft
furrowa trench in the earth made by a plow
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
discloseto make known or public