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
donto put on (an article of clothing)
automatona mechanism that is relatively self-operating
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
ebbthe reflux of the tide toward the sea
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
belateddelayed beyond the usual time