GRE Word List

REPRISAL

a retaliatory act

The meaning of the word reprisal is a retaliatory act.

Random words

WordMeaning
vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
congenialpleasant
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
recipientone that receives : receiver
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant