GRE Word List

RETRIBUTION

recompense

The meaning of the word retribution is recompense.

Random words

WordMeaning
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
cullto select from a group : choose
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impetuousmarked by impulsive vehemence or passion
torpora state of mental and motor inactivity with partial or total insensibility
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
postulatedemand
satiatefilled to satiety
arcadea long arched building or gallery
infractionthe act of infringing : violation