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

WordMeaning
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
rallyto muster for a common purpose
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
subsistencereal being : existence
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state