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 |
|---|---|
| prod | to thrust a pointed instrument into : prick |
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| humid | containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive |
| upbraid | to criticize severely : find fault with |
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