GRE Word List
RETRIBUTION
recompense
The meaning of the word retribution is recompense.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| witless | destitute of wit or understanding : foolish |
| jurisdiction | the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law |
| odorous | having an odor: such as |
| bust | a sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast |
| dissemble | to hide under a false appearance |
| exculpate | to clear from alleged fault or guilt |
| riveting | having the power to fix the attention : engrossing |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| commonwealth | a nation, state, or other political unit: such as |
| biennial | occurring every two years |