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
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
chauvinistan attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions