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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| solecism | an ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| bolt | a lightning stroke |
| lopsided | leaning to one side |
| giddy | dizzy |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| discrepancy | the quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance |
| forlorn | bereft |
| hierarchy | a division of angels |
| sublimate | sublime |