GRE Word List

FUSILLADE

a number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession

The meaning of the word fusillade is a number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession.

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WordMeaning
facadethe front of a building
hierarchya division of angels
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frivolousof little weight or importance
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summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
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extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside