GRE Word List

BEREAVEMENT

the state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone

The meaning of the word bereavement is the state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone.

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WordMeaning
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
dissonancelack of agreement
compellingthat compels: such as
recipientone that receives : receiver
omnipotentalmighty
facilitateto make easier : help bring about
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
understateto represent as less than is the case