GRE Word List

REPRISAL

a retaliatory act

The meaning of the word reprisal is a retaliatory act.

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WordMeaning
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
practicablecapable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)
incensematerial used to produce a fragrant odor when burned
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
harryto make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
filingan act or instance of using a file
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage