GRE Word List

RETALIATE

to return like for like

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

Random words

WordMeaning
niggletrifle
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
sinistersingularly evil or productive of evil
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
diabolicalof, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish
queuea braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant