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
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
reaperone that reaps
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
schemea plan or program of action