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 |
|---|---|
| throes | pang |
| staccato | cut short or apart in performing : disconnected |
| primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |
| incur | to become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself |
| rancor | bitter deep-seated ill will |
| sanctuary | a consecrated place: such as |
| apparition | an unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon |
| recourse | a turning to someone or something for help or protection |
| dissident | disagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief |
| swerve | to turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate |