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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| infraction | the act of infringing : violation |
| exonerate | to relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship |
| robust | having or exhibiting strength or vigorous health |
| laud | praise |
| occult | to shut off from view or exposure : cover |
| address | to mark directions for delivery on |
| symmetry | balanced proportions |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| tawny | of the color tawny |
| insinuate | to impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply |