GRE Word List

ASSAIL

to attack violently : assault

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

Random words

WordMeaning
languishto be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
theoreticalexisting only in theory : hypothetical
rationa food allowance for one day
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
claustrophobiaabnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
tardymoving slowly : sluggish