GRE Word List
RETALIATE
to return like for like
The meaning of the word retaliate is to return like for like.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| berate | to scold or condemn vehemently and at length |
| corrosive | tending or having the power to corrode |
| affiliation | the state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc. |
| glean | to gather grain or other produce left by reapers |
| phenomena | phenomenon |
| seminary | an environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated |
| irrelevant | not relevant : inapplicable |
| gambol | to skip about in play : frisk |
| pall | to lose strength or effectiveness |
| imbecility | the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness |