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
appreciateto grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
tumidmarked by swelling : swollen
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
laxloose
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate