GRE Word List
ONSLAUGHT
an especially fierce attack
The meaning of the word onslaught is an especially fierce attack.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fastidious | showing or demanding excessive delicacy or care |
| transport | to transfer or convey from one place to another |
| illuminate | to supply or brighten with light |
| opportune | suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence |
| puzzle | to offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally |
| beholden | being under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted |
| foreshadow | to represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure |
| dismiss | to permit or cause to leave |
| ascribe | to 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 |
| rhapsody | a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation |