GRE Word List

RETRIBUTION

recompense

The meaning of the word retribution is recompense.

Random words

WordMeaning
doggedmarked by stubborn determination
aviarya place for keeping birds confined
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
rescindto take away : remove
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
claviclea bone of the shoulder girdle typically serving to link the scapula and sternum
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of