GRE Word List

CHASTISE

to censure severely : castigate

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

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WordMeaning
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
voluminoushaving or marked by great volume or bulk : large
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impetuousmarked by impulsive vehemence or passion
dichotomya division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
predisposeto dispose in advance
chortleto sing or chant exultantly
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
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