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
decompositionto separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
remoteseparated by an interval or space greater than usual
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
filibusteran irregular military adventurer
rationa food allowance for one day
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
trappingsoutward signs