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Understanding Key Vocabulary: Castigate, Censure, Denounce, and More

Explore essential vocabulary words such as "Castigate," "Censure," "Denounce," and others. Learn their meanings, usage in context, and related nuances. For example, "Castigate" means to scold or criticize harshly, while "Censure" refers to issuing official blame. This guide highlights the implications of words like "Reclusive," "Relinquish," and "Renounce," providing sentences to illustrate their meanings. Perfect for students and anyone looking to enhance their vocabulary and comprehension skills.

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Understanding Key Vocabulary: Castigate, Censure, Denounce, and More

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  1. SAT Vocabulary CAST OUT

  2. Castigate – KAS tihgayt – to scold, rebuke, or harshly criticize. Mr. Castile preferred not to castigate student misbehavior publicly; instead, he would quietly send the troublemaker to the principal’s office. • Censure – SEN shur- to issue official blame In recent years the FCC has censured networks for the provocative antics of Super Bowl halftime acts; what goes on during the game, however, usually escapes the organization’s notice.

  3. Denounce- duh NOWNTS – to condemn openly In many powerful speeches throughout his lifetime, Martin Luther King, Jr. denounced racism as immoral. • Reclusive- ree KLOO siv – seeking or preferring seclusion or isolation Our neighbors were quite reclusive, hardly ever emerging from behind the closed doors of their home.

  4. Relinquish- ree LING kwish - to retire from; give up or abandon Ricky relinquished his career in order to search for the source of the world’s best relish. • Renounce – ree NOWNTS – to give up (a title, for example), especially by formal announcement. Nancy renounced her given name and began selling records under the moniker “Boedicia.”

  5. Vituperative – vie TOOP ur uh tiv- marked by harshly abusive condemnation. The vituperative speech was so cruel that the members left feeling completely abused.

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