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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| suppress | to put down by authority or force : subdue |
| recant | to withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce |
| buccaneer | any of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| postmortem | done, occurring, or collected after death |
| girth | a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back |
| exclaim | to cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion |
| pique | to excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff |
| glitter | to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle |
| missive | a written communication : letter |