GRE Word List

CHASTISE

to censure severely : castigate

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

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WordMeaning
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
loiterto delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle
coercionthe act, process, or power of coercing
ejaculationan act of ejaculating
credoa guiding belief or principle : creed
flaccidnot firm or stiff
saccharineof, relating to, or resembling that of sugar