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 |
|---|---|
| prolong | to lengthen in time : continue |
| declivity | downward inclination |
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| precarious | dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments |
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| submerge | to put under water |
| pare | to trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of |