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.

Random words

WordMeaning
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
grumbleto mutter in discontent
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
diaphanouscharacterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
distendextend
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
desertsarid land with usually sparse vegetation
uproariousmarked by uproar