GRE Word List

DEPREDATION

to lay waste : plunder

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

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WordMeaning
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
propellantcapable of propelling
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
implicationsomething implied: such as
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale