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
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
noisomenoxious
falsifyto prove or declare false : disprove
spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
ramificationbranch
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush