GRE Word List
ASSAIL
to attack violently : assault
The meaning of the word assail is to attack violently : assault.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| emanate | to come out from a source |
| ultimate | last in a progression or series : final |
| consonant | being in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord |
| orient | to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group |
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |
| philistine | a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia |
| bicameral | having, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber |
| verve | the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity |
| scavenge | to remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area |
| slipshod | wearing loose shoes or slippers |