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 |
|---|---|
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| advocate | one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal |
| philistine | a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia |
| weird | of strange or extraordinary character : odd |
| bedraggle | to wet thoroughly |
| humane | marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals |
| rivet | a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head |
| denigrate | to attack the reputation of : defame |
| dismantle | to disconnect the pieces of |
| lank | not well filled out : slender |