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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| preternatural | existing outside of nature |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| underhand | in a clandestine manner |
| fundamental | serving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic |
| pestilential | causing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly |
| misnomer | the misnaming of a person in a legal instrument |
| wizardry | the art or practices of a wizard : sorcery |
| sporadic | occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances |
| philatelist | a specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps |
| homely | suggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home |