GRE Word List

ASSAIL

to attack violently : assault

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

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cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
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illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
cullto select from a group : choose
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briman upper or outer margin : verge