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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| foppish | foolish |
| generate | to bring into existence: such as |
| dichotomy | a division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities |
| corporeal | having, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as |
| repulsion | the action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed |
| distinctive | marking as separate or different : serving to distinguish |
| precipitant | precipitate |
| aloft | at or to a great height |
| despot | a ruler with absolute power and authority |
| hireling | a person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives |