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
preternaturalexisting outside of nature
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
underhandin a clandestine manner
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
pestilentialcausing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
wizardrythe art or practices of a wizard : sorcery
sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
homelysuggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home