GRE Word List
REPRISAL
a retaliatory act
The meaning of the word reprisal is a retaliatory act.
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| clientele | a body of clients |
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| ample | generous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity |
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| cache | a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements |
| plaudit | an act or round of applause |
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