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 |
|---|---|
| decomposition | to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds |
| manifest | readily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight |
| remote | separated by an interval or space greater than usual |
| expurgate | to cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous |
| emasculate | to deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken |
| nascent | coming or having recently come into existence |
| filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |
| ration | a food allowance for one day |
| precinct | a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district |
| trappings | outward signs |