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 |
|---|---|
| cathartic | of, relating to, or producing catharsis |
| profound | having intellectual depth and insight |
| clique | a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons |
| tension | inner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion |
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| confide | to have confidence : trust |
| rare | seldom occurring or found : uncommon |
| induce | to move by persuasion or influence |
| vigilante | a member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate) |
| succumb | to yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire |