GRE Word List

ONSLAUGHT

an especially fierce attack

The meaning of the word onslaught is an especially fierce attack.

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cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
antithesisthe direct opposite
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
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chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
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