GRE Word List
RETRIBUTION
recompense
The meaning of the word retribution is recompense.
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|---|---|
| gauche | lacking social experience or grace |
| pathos | an element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion |
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| warble | a melodious succession of low pleasing sounds |
| turncoat | one who switches to an opposing side or party |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| decipher | decode |
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