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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 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 |