GRE Word List
REPRISAL
a retaliatory act
The meaning of the word reprisal is a retaliatory act.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hindmost | farthest to the rear : last |
| inaugurate | to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies |
| devout | committed or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises |
| sneak | to go stealthily or furtively : slink |
| myriad | ten thousand |
| dictum | a noteworthy statement: such as |
| fringe | an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |
| profligate | wildly extravagant |
| endue | provide |