GRE Word List

REPRISAL

a retaliatory act

The meaning of the word reprisal is a retaliatory act.

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WordMeaning
neologisma new word, usage, or expression
stem_fromarise from; originate from
provisionthe act or process of providing
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
lamentto mourn aloud : wail
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
lustera glow of reflected light : sheen
terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure