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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gobble | to swallow or eat greedily |
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| sham | a trick that deludes : hoax |
| obsessive | tending to cause obsession |
| proponent | one who argues in favor of something : advocate |
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| sanguinary | bloodthirsty |