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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| exculpate | to clear from alleged fault or guilt |
| flirt | to move erratically : flit |
| bridle | the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit |
| hoax | to trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous |
| gory | covered with gore : bloodstained |
| ignite | to set afire |
| crest | a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration |
| collation | a light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper |
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| finesse | refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture |