ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

PURITAN LITERATURE

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The word recompense means
A
repayment; something given or done in return for something else
B
happiness; bliss
C
foolishness
D
wealth
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -transitive verb. : to give something to by way of compensation (as for a service rendered or damage incurred) : to pay for. : to return in kind : requite. recompense.

Detailed explanation-2: -Recompense is the technical term for exchanging monetary payment in return for some action or occurrence. Positive forms of recompense include wages, salary, or bonuses to workers in return for their work. Negative forms include payments that result from workers compensation, lawsuit, or penalties.

Detailed explanation-3: -/ˈrek.əm.pens/ a present given to someone to thank them for helping you, or payment given to someone because of slight problems or because of the loss of or damage to their property: I received $500 from my neighbor in recompense for the damage to my wall.

Detailed explanation-4: -If you recompense someone for their efforts or their loss, you give them something, usually money, as a payment or reward. If they succeed in court, they will be fully recompensed for their loss.

Detailed explanation-5: -amends. atonement. compensation. cue. damages. emolument. expiation. gravy. More items

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