GRE Word List

CHASTISE

to censure severely : castigate

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

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WordMeaning
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor
panachean ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
thermalof, relating to, or caused by heat
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
depredationto lay waste : plunder
unilateraldone or undertaken by one person or party