GRE Word List

RETRIBUTION

recompense

The meaning of the word retribution is recompense.

Random words

WordMeaning
intersticea space that intervenes between things
solecisman ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence
deportto send out of the country by legal deportation
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
striatedmarked with striations or striae
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
pallto lose strength or effectiveness
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge