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 |
|---|---|
| laggard | lagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind |
| forfeit | something forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty |
| gawk | a clumsy stupid person : lout |
| enfranchise | to set free (as from slavery) |
| curator | a person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits |
| turbulence | the quality or state of being turbulent: such as |
| misanthrope | a person who hates or distrusts humankind |
| antique | existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient |
| retribution | recompense |
| severity | the quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh |