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
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impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
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mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory
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oafa stupid person : boob
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank