GRE Word List

CHASTISE

to censure severely : castigate

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

Random words

WordMeaning
renegeto go back on a promise or commitment
precedentprior in time, order, arrangement, or significance
unprecedentedhaving no precedent : novel
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
integralessential to completeness : constituent
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
perditioneternal damnation
dumbfoundto confound (see confound