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

WordMeaning
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
maroona dark red
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
depravitya corrupt act or practice
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent