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
lucidsuffused with light : luminous
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
advertto turn the mind or attention
enhanceheighten
papyrusa tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
gargantuantremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due