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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| enhance | heighten |
| malefactor | one who commits an offense against the law |
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| opportune | suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence |
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