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
onslaughtan especially fierce attack
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
irksometending to irk : tedious
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
filthfoul or putrid matter
vulpineof, relating to, or resembling a fox
temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response
demurto take exception : object
brawlto quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle
beatificof, possessing, or imparting beatitude