GRE Word List
ASSAIL
to attack violently : assault
The meaning of the word assail is to attack violently : assault.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| linguistic | of or relating to language or linguistics |
| notoriety | the quality or state of being notorious |
| alleviate | relieve |
| cadaverous | of or relating to a corpse |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| aphasia | loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection) |
| inclement | lacking mildness: such as |
| cumulative | increasing by successive additions |
| dour | stern |
| perpetrate | to bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit |