GRE Word List

RETALIATE

to return like for like

The meaning of the word retaliate is to return like for like.

Random words

WordMeaning
irreproachablenot reproachable : blameless
enigmasomething hard to understand or explain
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
quislingtraitor
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
willowyabounding with willows
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
verbiagea profusion of words usually of little or obscure content
charydiscreetly cautious: such as
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