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
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
recipientone that receives : receiver
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
crustthe hardened exterior or surface part of bread
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
celibateof, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner