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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substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain
pendingduring
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
magistratean official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as
triflinglacking in significance or solid worth: such as
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome