GRE Word List

BOMBARDMENT

a late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones

The meaning of the word bombardment is a late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones.

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boorpeasant
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jauntysprightly in manner or appearance : lively
dulcetsweet to the taste
refuseto express oneself as unwilling to accept
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
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headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions