GRE Word List

BEREFT

deprived or robbed of the possession or use of something

The meaning of the word bereft is deprived or robbed of the possession or use of something.

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WordMeaning
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
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memoiran official note or report : memorandum
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brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
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