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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| aberration | the fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state |
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| reprise | a musical repetition: |
| delve | excavate |
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |
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