GRE Word List

CHASTISE

to censure severely : castigate

The meaning of the word chastise is to censure severely : castigate.

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WordMeaning
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
untenablenot able to be defended
seasoneda time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
nethersituated down or below : lower
propsomething that props or sustains : support
impenitentnot penitent
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation