GRE Word List

RETRIBUTION

recompense

The meaning of the word retribution is recompense.

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WordMeaning
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
lecheryinordinate (see inordinate
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder
sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
entourageone's attendants or associates
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole