GRE Word List

CHASTISE

to censure severely : castigate

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

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WordMeaning
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
drabslattern
betrothto promise to marry
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
brochurepamphlet
capillaryresembling a hair especially in slender elongated form
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune