GRE Word List

REPRISAL

a retaliatory act

The meaning of the word reprisal is a retaliatory act.

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WordMeaning
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
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transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
pinnacea light sailing ship
banea source of harm or ruin : curse
bogwet spongy ground
lecterna stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker