GRE Word List

CHASTISE

to censure severely : castigate

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

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far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle
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corrugatedhaving corrugations
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
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porouspossessing or full of pores
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
buoyanthaving buoyancy