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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accompliceone associated with another especially in wrongdoing
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indignationanger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
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versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
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rileto make agitated and angry : upset
lamentto mourn aloud : wail
gesticulationthe act of making gestures