GRE Word List

RETRIBUTION

recompense

The meaning of the word retribution is recompense.

Random words

WordMeaning
dexterousmentally adroit and skillful : clever
quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously
bristlinga short stiff coarse hair or filament
understateto represent as less than is the case
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
apparentopen to view : visible
brawnthe flesh of a boar
replenishto fill or build up again