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
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
facultyability
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
tortuousmarked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding