GRE Word List

DEPREDATION

to lay waste : plunder

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

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WordMeaning
nethersituated down or below : lower
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained
harbingersomething that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come
blackballto vote against
beneficiarya person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)