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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wry | twist |
| libido | instinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| charlatan | quack |
| dauntless | incapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless |
| vainglorious | marked by vainglory : boastful |
| fiat | an authoritative or arbitrary order : decree |
| largess | liberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior |
| emollient | making soft or supple |
| downcast | low in spirit : dejected |