GRE Word List

CHASTISE

to censure severely : castigate

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

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WordMeaning
hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.
abstrusedifficult to comprehend : recondite
postulatedemand
implyto express indirectly
collectedgathered together
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off