GRE Word List

CHASTISE

to censure severely : castigate

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

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apocalypticof, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse
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obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
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