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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|---|---|
| termination | end in time or existence : conclusion |
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| unfaltering | not wavering or weakening : firm |
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| lavish | expending or bestowing profusely : prodigal |
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| miscreant | unbelieving |