GRE Word List

PUNITIVE

inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment

The meaning of the word punitive is inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment.

Random words

WordMeaning
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
incandescentwhite, glowing, or luminous with intense heat
snuffleto snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly
itineranttraveling from place to place
postmortemdone, occurring, or collected after death
jadedfatigued by overwork : exhausted
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
lethalof, relating to, or causing death