GRE Word List

ONSLAUGHT

an especially fierce attack

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

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WordMeaning
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
spasmodicrelating to or affected or characterized by spasm
indigentsuffering from extreme poverty : impoverished
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
constituenta member of a constituency
renderto melt down
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs