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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| derision | the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt |
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