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
enterprisea project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
condescendto assume an air of superiority
begetto procreate as the father : sire
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
pulchritudephysical comeliness
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
archipelagoan expanse of water with many scattered islands
perimeterthe boundary of a closed plane figure
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly