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
irretrievablenot retrievable : impossible to regain or recover
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
whinnyto neigh especially in a low or gentle way
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
intellectthe power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge
ascertainto find out or learn with certainty
nicetythe quality or state of being nice
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union
seduceto persuade to disobedience or disloyalty