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 |
|---|---|
| cite | to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) |
| invert | to reverse in position, order, or relationship |
| sonorous | producing sound (as when struck) |
| taunt | to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at |
| bawdy | boisterously or humorously indecent |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
| calligraphy | artistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering |
| acknowledge | to recognize the rights, authority, or status of |
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| recession | the act or action of receding : withdrawal |