GRE Word List

RETRIBUTION

recompense

The meaning of the word retribution is recompense.

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bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
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repressto check by or as if by pressure : curb
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
insularitycharacteristic of an isolated people
screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror