GRE Word List

ASSAIL

to attack violently : assault

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

Random words

WordMeaning
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
inimitablenot capable of being imitated : matchless
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
callowlacking adult sophistication : immature
redressto set right : remedy
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
tendto exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce