GRE Word List
ASSAIL
to attack violently : assault
The meaning of the word assail is to attack violently : assault.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |
| nuance | a subtle distinction or variation |
| nondescript | belonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described |
| die | to pass from physical life : expire |
| ravine | a small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water |
| scintillate | to emit sparks : spark |
| combustible | capable of combustion |
| ooze | a soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water |
| anthology | a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music |