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
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
aperturean opening or open space : hole
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
hordea political subdivision of central Asian nomads
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
falsifyto prove or declare false : disprove