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
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
artlesslacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured
integralessential to completeness : constituent
encomiasticone that praises : eulogist
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
acclaimapplaud
nonchalancethe quality or state of being nonchalant