GRE Word List

DEPREDATION

to lay waste : plunder

The meaning of the word depredation is to lay waste : plunder.

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WordMeaning
augustmarked by majestic dignity or grandeur
abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
pedestriancommonplace
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
antisepticopposing microbial infection
amendto put right
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case