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 |
|---|---|
| limpid | marked by transparency (see transparent |
| doff | to remove (an article of wear) from the body |
| apropos | being both relevant and opportune |
| recant | to withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce |
| bank | a mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as |
| blight | a disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers) |
| dearth | scarcity that makes dear |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| engaging | tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive |
| lookout | one engaged in keeping watch : watchman |