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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imperilto bring into peril : endanger
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afterlifean existence after death
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snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
scorchto burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
writsomething written : writing