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
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
circleta little circle
charydiscreetly cautious: such as
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
accrueto come into existence as a legally enforceable claim
analgesiainsensibility to pain without loss of consciousness
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
incrustationa crust or hard coating
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes