GRE Word List

RETRIBUTION

recompense

The meaning of the word retribution is recompense.

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WordMeaning
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
parlancespeech
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element