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 |
|---|---|
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |
| quiescent | marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest |
| expatiate | to move about freely or at will : wander |
| tutelary | having the guardianship of a person or a thing |
| protagonist | the principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story) |
| bantering | to speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner |
| rapport | a friendly, harmonious relationship |
| effective | producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect |
| waylay | to lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush |
| valediction | an act of bidding farewell |