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
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
finitehaving definite or definable limits
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
debilitateto impair the strength of : enfeeble