GRE Word List
CHASTISE
to censure severely : castigate
The meaning of the word chastise is to censure severely : castigate.
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|---|---|
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| unsightly | not pleasing to the sight : not comely |
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| serrated | notched or toothed on the edge |
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| dint | force |