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 |
|---|---|
| hapless | having no luck : unfortunate |
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| restraint | an act of restraining : the state of being restrained |
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| vendetta | blood feud |
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| brazen | made of brass |
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