GRE Word List
REPRISAL
a retaliatory act
The meaning of the word reprisal is a retaliatory act.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| touching | capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion |
| bastion | a projecting part of a fortification |
| apparition | an unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon |
| tint | a usually slight or pale coloration : hue |
| meek | enduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild |
| institutionalize | to make into an institution : give character of an institution to |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| tantamount | equivalent in value, significance, or effect |
| exude | to ooze out |
| sophist | philosopher |