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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antiquityancient times
composta mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land
surmountto prevail over : overcome
nostalgiaa wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
delugean overflowing of the land by water
elucidateto make lucid especially by explanation or analysis
unwittingnot knowing : unaware
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
disembarkto remove to shore from a ship