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
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary
partisana firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
retiringreserved
slewa large number
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
chantto make melodic sounds with the voice
providentfrugal