GRE Word List

REPRISAL

a retaliatory act

The meaning of the word reprisal is a retaliatory act.

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WordMeaning
dissimulateto hide under a false appearance
underlyinglying beneath or below
quicksilvermercury
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
lassitudea condition of weariness or debility : fatigue
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
rejuvenateto make young or youthful again : give new vigor to
deferput off
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity