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 |
|---|---|
| gesticulation | the act of making gestures |
| cloister | a monastic establishment |
| frolic | full of fun : merry |
| gourmand | one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking |
| graduated | marked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement |
| apathy | lack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness |
| lookout | one engaged in keeping watch : watchman |
| curator | a person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits |
| correlate | either of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife) |
| brim | an upper or outer margin : verge |