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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| wage | a payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis |
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| desperado | a bold or violent criminal |
| perpetual | continuing forever : everlasting |
| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |
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