GRE Word List

REPRISAL

a retaliatory act

The meaning of the word reprisal is a retaliatory act.

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WordMeaning
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
voluminoushaving or marked by great volume or bulk : large
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
sledgesledgehammer
acnea disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
abbreviateto make briefer
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
celerityrapidity of motion or action
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