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 |
|---|---|
| historic | historical |
| impalpable | incapable of being felt by touch : intangible |
| euphemism | the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant |
| condole | grieve |
| wangle | to resort to trickery or devious methods |
| bereaved | suffering the death of a loved one |
| approbation | commendation |
| anecdote | a usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
| harass | exhaust |