GRE Word List

RETORT

to pay or hurl back : return

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

Random words

WordMeaning
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
agapewide open : gaping
squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters
dehydrateto remove bound water or hydrogen and oxygen from (a chemical compound) in the proportion in which they form water
macerateto cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
dichotomya division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
missivea written communication : letter
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly