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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adhereto hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing
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balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
mysticmystical
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical