GRE Word List
REPRISAL
a retaliatory act
The meaning of the word reprisal is a retaliatory act.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |
| magnate | a person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area |
| patronize | to act as patron of : provide aid or support for |
| converge | to tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet |
| serpentine | of or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement) |
| encompass | include |
| gregarious | tending to associate with others of one's kind : social |
| epitome | a typical or ideal example : embodiment |
| engaging | tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive |
| acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |