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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nurse | a person who cares for the sick or infirm |
bicker | petulant quarreling : altercation |
elevation | the height to which something is elevated: such as |
abeyance | a state of temporary inactivity : suspension |
drudge | to do hard, menial, or monotonous work |
mortify | to subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame |
compulsive | having power to compel |
prolong | to lengthen in time : continue |
inclined | having inclination, disposition, or tendency |
ossify | to change into bone |