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
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
divineof, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god
flukeflatfish
amnesialoss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
protractto prolong in time or space : continue