GRE Word List
ASSAIL
to attack violently : assault
The meaning of the word assail is to attack violently : assault.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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winnow | to remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air |
loquacious | full of excessive talk : wordy |
impersonal | having no personal reference or connection |
ruthless | having no pity : merciless |
domicile | a dwelling place : place of residence : home |
kneel | to position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor |
exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
whimsical | resulting from or characterized by whim or caprice |
rife | prevalent especially to an increasing degree |
debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |