GRE Word List
CHASTISE
to censure severely : castigate
The meaning of the word chastise is to censure severely : castigate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| connotation | something suggested by a word or thing : implication |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| untenable | not able to be defended |
| seasoned | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| nether | situated down or below : lower |
| prop | something that props or sustains : support |
| impenitent | not penitent |
| concede | to acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly |
| traduce | to expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation |