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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WordMeaning
negligencethe quality or state of being negligent
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
conclusiveof, relating to, or being a conclusion
fulminateto utter or send out with denunciation
odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful
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