GRE Word List

CHASTISE

to censure severely : castigate

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

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beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
lionizeto treat as an object of great interest or importance
responsivenessgiving response : constituting a response : answering
bristlea short stiff coarse hair or filament
apothecaryone who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another