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 |
|---|---|
| appreciate | to grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |
| tumid | marked by swelling : swollen |
| humid | containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive |
| sarcasm | a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain |
| lax | loose |
| impertinent | given to or characterized by insolent rudeness |
| peruse | to examine or consider with attention and in detail : study |
| brooch | an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck |
| disparage | to depreciate (see depreciate |