GRE Word List
CHASTISE
to censure severely : castigate
The meaning of the word chastise is to censure severely : castigate.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ebb | the reflux of the tide toward the sea |
| rip | to tear or split apart or open |
| bauble | trinket |
| humdrum | monotonous |
| molt | to shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically |
| milieu | the physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment |
| detain | to hold or keep in or as if in custody |
| reprove | to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent |
| disinter | to take out of the grave or tomb |
| submissive | submitting to others |