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
beatitudea state of utmost bliss
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
glazeto furnish or fit with glass
geriatricsa branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
vieto strive for superiority : contend
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension