GRE Word List

CHASTISE

to censure severely : castigate

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

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WordMeaning
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
exoticintroduced from another country : not native to the place where found
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
balkto refuse abruptly
executionerone who executes
meteto give out by measure : dole out
concoctto prepare by combining raw materials
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
slackento make less active : slow up