GRE Word List
REPRISAL
a retaliatory act
The meaning of the word reprisal is a retaliatory act.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| flux | a flowing of fluid from the body: such as |
| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
| mete | to give out by measure : dole out |
| regal | of, relating to, or suitable for a king |
| glutinous | having the quality of glue : gummy |
| simplistic | excessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details |
| compassion | sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it |
| reaper | one that reaps |
| garish | clothed in vivid colors |
| goad | to incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad |