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 |
|---|---|
| obsequious | marked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness |
| heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |
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| hone | to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone |
| tanner | one that tans hides |
| carnal | relating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites |
| dishearten | to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale |
| bait | to persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks |
| commandeer | to compel to perform military service |
| brittle | easily broken, cracked, or snapped |