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
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
sinuousof a serpentine or wavy form : winding
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
inclusivebroad in orientation or scope
conscientiousmeticulous