GRE Word List

RETALIATE

to return like for like

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

Random words

WordMeaning
compileto compose out of materials from other documents
nominalof, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
disconsolatecheerless
languiddrooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak
cataclysmflood
mutedbeing mute : silent
writsomething written : writing
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
belieto give a false impression of