GRE Word List

ONSLAUGHT

an especially fierce attack

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

Random words

WordMeaning
fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
illuminateto supply or brighten with light
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
dismissto permit or cause to leave
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
rhapsodya portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation