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 |
|---|---|
| linguistic | of or relating to language or linguistics |
| convoluted | having convolutions |
| insightful | exhibiting or characterized by insight |
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| toss | to throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk |
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