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
paramourlover
analgesican agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia
daubto cover or coat with soft adhesive matter : plaster
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
stupefyto make stupid, groggy, or insensible
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure