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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WordMeaning
reciprocateto give and take mutually
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
disburseto pay out : expend especially from a fund
rationa food allowance for one day
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
jovialcharacterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
amazona member of a race of female warriors of Greek mythology
negligencethe quality or state of being negligent