GRE Word List

RETORT

to pay or hurl back : return

The meaning of the word retort is to pay or hurl back : return.

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mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
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concatenatelinked together
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
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astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge