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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|---|---|
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| flush | to fly away suddenly |
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| superficial | of, relating to, or located near a surface |
| pending | during |
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