GRE Word List

ASSAIL

to attack violently : assault

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

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WordMeaning
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
gargantuantremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
saturateto satisfy fully : satiate
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
barragea dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild