GRE Word List
PUNITIVE
punishing; Ex. punitive measures
The meaning of the word punitive is punishing; Ex. punitive measures.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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irate | angry; CF. ire: anger; wrath |
superannuated | retired or disqualified because of age; outmoded; obsolete |
cadaver | corpse; dead human body |
wholesome | conducive to mental or physical health; healthful |
adventitious | accidental; casual; happening by chance |
esteem | respect; value; judge; N. |
gingerly | very carefully; ADJ. |
incoherent | unintelligible; muddled; unable to express one's thoughts in an orderly manner; illogical; lacking cohesion; not coherent |
toady | servile flatterer; yes man; sycophant; V: be a toady to; fawn |
canine | related to dogs; doglike |