GRE Word List

RETRIBUTION

recompense

The meaning of the word retribution is recompense.

Random words

WordMeaning
compellingthat compels: such as
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
legenda story coming down from the past
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination
polarof or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it