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
demurereserved
inuredto accustom to accept something undesirable
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
witticisma cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
parochialof or relating to a church parish
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events