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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| ration | a food allowance for one day |
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| metamorphosis | change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means |
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