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.

Random words

WordMeaning
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
lacklusterlacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
raveto talk irrationally in or as if in delirium
longevitya long duration of individual life
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)