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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| nurse | a person who cares for the sick or infirm |
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| abeyance | a state of temporary inactivity : suspension |
| drudge | to do hard, menial, or monotonous work |
| mortify | to subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame |
| compulsive | having power to compel |
| prolong | to lengthen in time : continue |
| inclined | having inclination, disposition, or tendency |
| ossify | to change into bone |