GRE Word List

CHASTISE

to censure severely : castigate

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

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WordMeaning
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
rehabilitateto restore to a former capacity : reinstate
anemiaa condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
fructifyto bear fruit
labilereadily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable
crustthe hardened exterior or surface part of bread
motilitythe quality or state of being motile : capability of movement