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depredation

noun/ˌdɛprɪˈdeɪʃən/

definition

the act of attacking or plundering

example

The village suffered great depredation from the invading forces, leaving homes and businesses in ruins.

synonyms
plunderpillageravage
word origin — from Latin 'depredatio', meaning 'a plundering', from 'depredari', meaning 'to plunder'

Word Ultra — Set 110

Set 110 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: depredation, milieu, eleutheromania, avuncularity, gallimaufry. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. depredation · noun/ˌdɛprɪˈdeɪʃən/

    the act of attacking or plundering

    The village suffered great depredation from the invading forces, leaving homes and businesses in ruins.

    Synonyms: plunder, pillage, ravage

    Origin: from Latin 'depredatio', meaning 'a plundering', from 'depredari', meaning 'to plunder'

  2. milieu · noun/mɪlˈju/

    the physical or social setting in which something occurs

    The university's diverse milieu fosters creativity and innovation among its students.

    Synonyms: environment, setting, context

    Origin: French, from milieu meaning 'middle'

  3. eleutheromania · noun/ɪˌluːθəroʊˈmeɪniə/

    an intense and overwhelming desire for freedom

    His eleutheromania pushed him to travel the world, constantly seeking new places where he could feel truly free.

    Synonyms: liberty, independence, freedom

    Origin: from the Greek word 'eleutheria' meaning 'freedom' combined with the suffix '-mania', indicating an obsession or desire.

  4. avuncularity · noun/əˌvʌŋˈkjʊr.əl.ɪ.ti/

    the relationship or qualities associated with an uncle

    His avuncularity was evident in the way he always offered sage advice and support to his nieces and nephews during tough times.

    Synonyms: unclehood, uncle-ness, kinship

    Origin: from Latin 'avunculus' meaning 'maternal uncle' with the suffix '-arity' denoting a quality or state

  5. gallimaufry · noun/ˌɡæl.ɪˈmɑf.ri/

    a jumble or medley of things

    The artist's gallery showcased a gallimaufry of styles, blending traditional and contemporary techniques seamlessly.

    Synonyms: hodgepodge, mishmash, medley

    Origin: The word 'gallimaufry' originates from Middle French 'galimafrée', meaning a stew made of various meats and vegetables, from 'galimer' (to toss together) and 'frire' (to fry).