GRE Word List
CHASTISE
to censure severely : castigate
The meaning of the word chastise is to censure severely : castigate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scoff | an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| archetype | the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype |
| exhort | to incite by argument or advice : urge strongly |
| murky | characterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke |
| chronic | continuing or occurring again and again for a long time |
| politic | political |
| epigram | a concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought |
| apolitical | having no interest or involvement in political affairs |
| disport | sport |