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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WordMeaning
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titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
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diversediffering from one another : unlike
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apathylack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness
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definitiveserving to provide a final solution or to end a situation