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 |
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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 |