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
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
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aceticvinegary
verbatimin the exact words : word for word
breadthdistance from side to side : width
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
immobilitynot moving : motionless
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apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
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