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
outmodednot being in style
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
self-indulgenceexcessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
piquantengagingly provocative
hortatoryhortative
procurementthe act or process of procuring
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
forumthe marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business