GRE Word List
RETRIBUTION
recompense
The meaning of the word retribution is recompense.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| coercion | the act, process, or power of coercing |
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| libretto | the text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater |
| slipshod | wearing loose shoes or slippers |
| rapt | lifted up and carried away |
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