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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abode | the place where one lives : home |
| saga | a prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland |
| mash | to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure |
| abdicate | to renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function |
| expedite | to accelerate the process or progress of : speed up |
| didactic | designed or intended to teach |
| misadventure | misfortune |
| blowhard | an arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| dilemma | a usually undesirable or unpleasant choice |