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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dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
profligatewildly extravagant
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth
purgeto clear of guilt
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
plauditan act or round of applause