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
raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
abateto decrease in force or intensity
haggleto cut roughly or clumsily : hack
nonchalancethe quality or state of being nonchalant
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
bawdyboisterously or humorously indecent
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution