GRE Word List
ASSAIL
to attack violently : assault
The meaning of the word assail is to attack violently : assault.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| preempt | to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| bait | to persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks |
| expedient | suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance |
| jug | a large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| avantgarde | group of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard |
| disparity | a noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity |
| olfactory | of or relating to the sense of smell |
| warble | a melodious succession of low pleasing sounds |