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 |
|---|---|
| coercion | the act, process, or power of coercing |
| quarantine | a period of 40 days |
| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| concordat | compact |
| apotheosis | the perfect form or example of something : quintessence |
| balm | a balsamic (see balsamic |
| stockade | a line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense |
| mantle | a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak |
| raffle | to engage in a raffle |
| irremediable | not remediable |