GRE Word List

ASSAIL

to attack violently : assault

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

Random words

WordMeaning
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
kneelto position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
whimsicalresulting from or characterized by whim or caprice
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
debunkto expose the sham (see sham