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 |
|---|---|
| distinction | the act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference |
| servitude | a condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life |
| restraint | an act of restraining : the state of being restrained |
| reproach | an expression of rebuke or disapproval |
| euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |
| gambol | to skip about in play : frisk |
| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |
| commonplace | commonly found or seen : ordinary |
| mealymouthed | not plain and straightforward : devious |
| petulant | insolent or rude in speech or behavior |