Word of the day
salvo
1. a sudden, vigorous, or aggressive act or series of acts
“the pardons provoked a salvo of accusations”
2. a simultaneous discharge of artillery or other guns in a battle
“a deafening salvo of shots rang out”
noun
/ˈsælˌvoʊ/
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"His sudden salvo of criticism left her feeling _____, unsure of how to respond to the unexpected feedback."
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- assault
- offensive
- truce
- safe
- barrage
Choose the phrase that uses salvo correctly
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