GRE Word List

RETALIATE

to return like for like

The meaning of the word retaliate is to return like for like.

Random words

WordMeaning
battaliona considerable body of troops organized to act together : army
boorpeasant
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
validateto make legally valid : ratify
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
corrosivetending or having the power to corrode
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow