Question

Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word-
RETRIBUTION
a) Contempt
b) Revenge
c) Punishment
d) Discount

Answer 1

Hint: The dictionary meaning of the given word ‘retribution' is ‘punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act. For example: Employees asked not to be named, saying they feared retribution.

Complete answer:
Retribution is a noun. It also means, recompense, reward. It is defined as something done to get back at someone or the act of punishing someone for their actions. An example of retribution is when someone gets the death penalty for committing murder.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer:
Option ‘a’ is Contempt. It is a noun which means, the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration. For example: Pam stared at the girl with total contempt.
Option ‘b’ is Revenge. It is a noun that means the action of hurting or harming someone in return for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands.
Option ‘c’ is Punishment. It is a noun which means the infliction or imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense. For example : Crime demands just punishment.
Option ‘d’ is Discount. It is a noun which means a deduction from the usual cost of something. For example: Rail commuters get a discount on season tickets.
As we have analyzed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct answer. Here, the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word “retribution” is “punishment”. So, the correct answer is “Option c”.

Note:
 Don’t confuse “punishment” with “revenge”. A revenge may not be legal whereas a punishment may be legal. Retribution is done legally and we have to identify the one which has the closest meaning to it.