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
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
gauntexcessively thin and angular
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
congenialpleasant
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
comestibleedible
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
baskto lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere