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 |
|---|---|
| query | question |
| clientele | a body of clients |
| magistrate | an official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as |
| ignite | to set afire |
| tome | book |
| indignation | anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean |
| irremediable | not remediable |
| filth | foul or putrid matter |
| manifesto | a written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer |
| gory | covered with gore : bloodstained |