GRE Word List
CHASTISE
to censure severely : castigate
The meaning of the word chastise is to censure severely : castigate.
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| sporadic | occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances |
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| fusillade | a number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession |
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