GRE Word List

REPRISAL

a retaliatory act

The meaning of the word reprisal is a retaliatory act.

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WordMeaning
chafeirritate
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
dourstern
embroiderto ornament with needlework
unbridledunrestrained
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office