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
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
quailany of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct
paramountsuperior to all others : supreme
sagaa 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
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act