GRE Word List
CHASTISE
to censure severely : castigate
The meaning of the word chastise is to censure severely : castigate.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chaotic | marked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered |
| minutiae | a minute or minor detail |
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| reputed | having a good repute : reputable |
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| dribble | to issue sporadically and in small bits |
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