GRE Word List

PILLAGE

the act of looting or plundering especially in war

The meaning of the word pillage is the act of looting or plundering especially in war.

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WordMeaning
aquilinecurving like an eagle's beak
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
concoctto prepare by combining raw materials
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy