GRE Word List
RETALIATE
to return like for like
The meaning of the word retaliate is to return like for like.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| festive | of, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival |
| unravel | to disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle |
| deft | characterized by facility and skill |
| leonine | of, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| ingrained | forming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated |
| tawny | of the color tawny |
| introvert | a person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone |
| mat | a piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support |