Crossword Puzzle Verbal barbs

Clue: Verbal barbs

Test with verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing sections (GRE with 3 letters)
Negative verbal contraction (WERENT with 6 letters)
Raps with barbs (ZINGS with 5 letters)
Some verbal abuse (e.g. BARBS with 5 letters)
Verbal violation (SOLECISM with 8 letters)
Vote for verbally (SAYAYE with 6 letters)
Covered with protective barbs (BRIARY with 6 letters)
Depreciate verbally (RANTAT with 6 letters)
Verbal test (e.g. ORAL with 4 letters)
Attack verbally (e.g. ASSAIL with 6 letters)