GRE Word List

RETRIBUTION

recompense

The meaning of the word retribution is recompense.

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implementa device used in the performance of a task : tool
dementedmad
unravelto disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
equablemarked by lack of variation or change : uniform
assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand
causticcapable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive
fineryornament
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
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