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
concentrichaving a common center
rhapsodizeto speak or write in a rhapsodic manner
sophisticateddeprived of native or original simplicity: such as
hoaxto trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
contrivancea thing contrived
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action