GRE Word List

CHASTISE

to censure severely : castigate

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

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WordMeaning
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
decompositionto separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds
impetusa driving force : impulse
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
cachea hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond
belieto give a false impression of
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action