GRE Word List

REPRISAL

a retaliatory act

The meaning of the word reprisal is a retaliatory act.

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WordMeaning
affirmationthe act of affirming
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
puerilejuvenile
reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
clichea trite phrase or expression
impregnableincapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)