GRE Word List
CHASTISE
to censure severely : castigate
The meaning of the word chastise is to censure severely : castigate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mayhem | needless or willful damage or violence |
| imperceptible | not perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle |
| invalid | not valid: |
| witless | destitute of wit or understanding : foolish |
| gerontocracy | rule by elders |
| estranged | having lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship |
| manifold | marked by diversity or variety |
| anomalous | inconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| expedient | suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance |