GRE Word List

ONSLAUGHT

an especially fierce attack

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

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WordMeaning
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow
plumagethe feathers of a bird
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool