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 |
|---|---|
| submissive | submitting to others |
| glare | to shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light |
| encumber | weigh down |
| trifling | lacking in significance or solid worth: such as |
| flit | to pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another |
| desperado | a bold or violent criminal |
| indecision | a wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution |
| ramble | to move aimlessly from place to place |
| inculcate | to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions |
| manumit | to release from slavery |