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
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|---|---|
| meticulous | marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details |
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| forte | one's strong point |
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