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 |
|---|---|
| myopic | affected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted |
| wont | accustomed |
| parched | deprived of natural moisture |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| hirsute | hairy |
| consign | to give over to another's care |
| yokel | a naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town |
| manacle | a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff |
| soar | to fly aloft or about |
| pacifist | an adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes |