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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| misogamy | a hatred of marriage |
| executive | of or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs |
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| quandary | a state of perplexity or doubt |
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