GRE Word List
ONSLAUGHT
an especially fierce attack
The meaning of the word onslaught is an especially fierce attack.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
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| dictum | a noteworthy statement: such as |
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| tan | to make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun |
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| affirmation | the act of affirming |
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