GRE Word List

REPRISAL

a retaliatory act

The meaning of the word reprisal is a retaliatory act.

Random words

WordMeaning
hindmostfarthest to the rear : last
inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
myriadten thousand
dictuma noteworthy statement: such as
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
profligatewildly extravagant
endueprovide