GRE Word List

ONSLAUGHT

an especially fierce attack

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

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WordMeaning
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
pilfersteal
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
languiddrooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him