GRE Word List
PUNITIVE
punishing; Ex. punitive measures
The meaning of the word punitive is punishing; Ex. punitive measures.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| irate | angry; CF. ire: anger; wrath |
| superannuated | retired or disqualified because of age; outmoded; obsolete |
| cadaver | corpse; dead human body |
| wholesome | conducive to mental or physical health; healthful |
| adventitious | accidental; casual; happening by chance |
| esteem | respect; value; judge; N. |
| gingerly | very carefully; ADJ. |
| incoherent | unintelligible; muddled; unable to express one's thoughts in an orderly manner; illogical; lacking cohesion; not coherent |
| toady | servile flatterer; yes man; sycophant; V: be a toady to; fawn |
| canine | related to dogs; doglike |
