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Nouns
(n)
penitentiary
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pen
a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
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Adjectives
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penitentiary
used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers
“penitentiary institutions”
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penitential
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penitentiary
showing or constituting penance
“penitential tears”
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“wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words”
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