GRE Word List

PUNITIVE

inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment

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

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WordMeaning
submissivesubmitting to others
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
encumberweigh down
triflinglacking in significance or solid worth: such as
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
desperadoa bold or violent criminal
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
rambleto move aimlessly from place to place
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
manumitto release from slavery