GRE Word List
DEPREDATION
to lay waste : plunder
The meaning of the word depredation is to lay waste : plunder.
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|---|---|
| gingerly | very cautious or careful |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| ineffectual | not producing the proper or intended effect : futile |
| polyglot | one who is polyglot |
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| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
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| gross | glaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness |
| pragmatist | a practical approach to problems and affairs |
| menace | a show of intention to inflict harm : threat |