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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| austere | stern and cold in appearance or manner |
| mute | unable to speak : lacking the power of speech |
| refractory | resisting control or authority : stubborn |
| assail | to attack violently : assault |
| shear | to cut off the hair from |
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| beatific | of, possessing, or imparting beatitude |
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| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| hone | to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone |