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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WordMeaning
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
idolatrythe worship of a physical object as a god
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious
gingerlyvery cautious or careful
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
blemishto spoil by a flaw