Trib Flashcards
Tribute
N.
A gift, testimonial, compliment, given as due or in acknowledgment of gratitude or esteem.
-The author’s recollection of his own childhood experience is a tribute to teachers everywhere.
Trib-
Latin, to pay
Tributary
N.
a stream that flows to a larger stream or other body of water.
a person or nation that pays tribute in acknowledgment of subjugation or the like.
-The Missouri River is the longest tributary of the Mississippi river.
Retribution
N.
something given or inflicted in such requital especially for evil.
-All punishment contains an element of retribution, as well as representing a statement by society.
Contribute
V. to give (money, time, knowledge, assistance, etc.) to a common supply or fund as for charitable purposes. - Melody asked everyone in the group to contribute five dollars to the sub for Santa donations.
Attribute
V.
to regard as resulting from a specified cause; caused by something indicated
-She attributed his bad temper to ill health.
Distribute
V.
to divide and give out in shares; deal out; allot.
- Students are not allowed to distribute medication put to other students at school.