GRE Word List

ASSAIL

to attack violently : assault

The meaning of the word assail is to attack violently : assault.

Random words

WordMeaning
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
inductiveof, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction
swathea band used in swathing
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
witherto become dry and sapless
schismdivision
indissolublenot dissoluble
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
pillagethe act of looting or plundering especially in war