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 |
|---|---|
| boor | peasant |
| reprehensible | worthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable |
| curb | an edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of a gutter |
| jaunty | sprightly in manner or appearance : lively |
| dulcet | sweet to the taste |
| refuse | to express oneself as unwilling to accept |
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| indecision | a wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution |
| maculated | marked with spots : blotched |
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |