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
falsifyto prove or declare false : disprove
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basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
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