GRE Word List

RETRIBUTION

recompense

The meaning of the word retribution is recompense.

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WordMeaning
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
grumbleto mutter in discontent
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure
cloistera monastic establishment
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amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals