GRE Word List
CHASTISE
to censure severely : castigate
The meaning of the word chastise is to censure severely : castigate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pantomime | pantomimist |
| disabuse | to free from error, misconception, or fallacy (see fallacy |
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| conclave | a private meeting or secret assembly |
| odyssey | a long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune |
| fiat | an authoritative or arbitrary order : decree |
| discriminate | to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of |
| tactful | having or showing tact |
| dexterous | mentally adroit and skillful : clever |