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Assail


ASSAIL

<Ah-sale>


Bash; blast; slam;

Attacking violently.

The rain will assail the windows by pounding against them all night.



ASSAIL

Assail reminds of Assault

It is an assault when you attack.

ASSAULT



 
Question: You serve a chicken dinner with verve and ketchup. Was dinner enjoyable?




(c) 2013 E.S. Carruthers









Answer: Yes. Verve means enthusiasm. You served it with excitement and energy.

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