GRE Word List
RETALIATE
to return like for like
The meaning of the word retaliate is to return like for like.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| docket | a brief written summary of a document : abstract |
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| sound | a particular auditory impression : tone |
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| stock | a store or supply accumulated or available |
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