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

WordMeaning
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
predilectionan established preference for something
succulentfull of juice : juicy
impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence
plasticitythe quality or state of being plastic
deferput off
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
droopto hang or incline downward
reproachan expression of rebuke or disapproval