GRE Word List
DESPOIL
to strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
The meaning of the word despoil is to strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| escapade | a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct |
| divest | to deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title |
| stockade | a line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense |
| censure | a judgment involving condemnation |
| mawkish | lacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste |
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| jocund | marked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |