GRE Word List
CHASTISE
to censure severely : castigate
The meaning of the word chastise is to censure severely : castigate.
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| solstice | either of the two points on the ecliptic at which its distance from the celestial equator is greatest and which is reached by the sun each year about June 21 and December 21 |
| snivel | to run at the nose |
| enlist | to secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest |
| astral | of, relating to, or coming from the stars |
| periphery | the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve |
| cursory | rapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty |
| insatiable | incapable of being satisfied : quenchless |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| squabble | a noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters |
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