barrage
/ˈbæɹɑːʒ/
Group 21Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (noun)
- A concentrated outpouring, as of questions or complaints GRE
Example in Context
The press secretary faced a barrage of hostile questions about the administration's handling of the intelligence failure.
Synonyms
floodtorrentbombardment
Etymology
Originally a French term for a barrier, now describing a flood of something.
- barrager (French) — to impede
Memory Aid
🧔Sounds like “beard rage”
Imagine a man with BEARD RAGE shouting a BARRAGE of complaints at an unsuspecting barber!
Visual Association
💥A giant wave of questions crashing down on a person at a trivia night, drowning them in a barrage of inquiries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “barrage” mean on the GRE?
barrage (noun) means “A concentrated outpouring, as of questions or complaints”. The press secretary faced a barrage of hostile questions about the administration's handling of the intelligence failure.
How to remember “barrage” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “barrage” sounds like “beard rage”. Imagine a man with BEARD RAGE shouting a BARRAGE of complaints at an unsuspecting barber!
What are synonyms for “barrage”?
Common synonyms: flood, torrent, bombardment.