GRE Word List

ASSAIL

to attack violently : assault

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

Random words

WordMeaning
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
humanitariana person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
savanta person of learning
branda charred piece of wood
therapeuticof or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
expletivea syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle