GRE Word List

RETRIBUTION

recompense

The meaning of the word retribution is recompense.

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paupera person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity
indenturea document or a section of a document that is indented
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depositiona testifying especially before a court
articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
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debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy