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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WordMeaning
distillto let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate
rostruman ancient Roman platform for public orators
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
chasethe hunting of wild animals
discombobulatedcharacterized by confusion or disorder
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
veracioustruthful
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert