GRE Word List

BEREAVED

suffering the death of a loved one

The meaning of the word bereaved is suffering the death of a loved one.

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genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
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mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
retainto keep in possession or use
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
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dexterousmentally adroit and skillful : clever
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