GRE Word List

REPRISAL

a retaliatory act

The meaning of the word reprisal is a retaliatory act.

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WordMeaning
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
ignoblecharacterized by baseness, lowness, or meanness
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
vauntedhighly or widely praised or boasted about
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
unimpeachablenot impeachable: such as
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential