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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conjureto charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
verbalizeto express something in words
dripto let fall in drops
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
natalnative
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken