GRE Word List

RETALIATE

to return like for like

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

Random words

WordMeaning
conformitycorrespondence in form, manner, or character : agreement
colossalof, relating to, or resembling a colossus
savanta person of learning
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
prosodythe study of versification
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect