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 |
|---|---|
| querulous | habitually complaining |
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| firebrand | a piece of burning wood |
| moribund | being in the state of dying : approaching death |
| commandeer | to compel to perform military service |
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| ephemeral | lasting a very short time |
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