GRE Word List

RETRIBUTION

recompense

The meaning of the word retribution is recompense.

Random words

WordMeaning
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
tactfulhaving or showing tact
visagethe face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless
compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt