GRE Word List
DESPOIL
plunder; sack; Ex. despoil the village
The meaning of the word despoil is plunder; sack; Ex. despoil the village.
Random words
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sterile | incapable of producing young; free from microorganism; V. sterilize |
regeneration | spiritual rebirth; Ex. regeneration of the prisoners; V. regenerate: give or obtain new life; reform spiritually |
thespian | pertaining to drama; N: actor or actress |
finale | conclusion; concluding part |
debauch | corrupt morally; seduce from virtue; N. debauchery: wild behavior (with sex and alcohol) |
improvise | compose on the spur of the moment |
rickety | (of buildings) likely to break or fall apart; of rickets; CF. rickets; CF. vitamin D |
malingerer | one who feigns illness to escape duty; V. malinger: feign illness to avoid work |
staccato | played in an abrupt manner; marked by abrupt sharp sound; Ex. staccato applause |
legato | (of music) played smoothly |