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

WordMeaning
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
rightfuljust
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fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
depravitya corrupt act or practice
dissolutionthe act or process of dissolving: such as
eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current
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chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
panegyrica eulogistic oration or writing