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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vindicateto free from allegation or blame
modulateto tune to a key or pitch
rationalhaving reason or understanding
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
estimablecapable of being estimated
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
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ironicrelating to, containing, or constituting irony
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)