GRE Word List

DEPREDATION

to lay waste : plunder

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

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WordMeaning
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
tortuousmarked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
consistencyagreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence
dissipateto break up and drive off