GRE Word List

RETALIATE

to return like for like

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

Random words

WordMeaning
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
optometrista specialist licensed to practice optometry compare ophthalmologist
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
fetefestival
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting
functionaryone who serves in a certain function
inconsequentialof no significance : unimportant
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious