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 |
|---|---|
| phylum | a direct line of descent within a group |
| perfidious | of, relating to, or characterized by perfidy |
| declivity | downward inclination |
| correlate | either of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife) |
| introvert | a person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone |
| shrewd | marked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen |
| alms | something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor |
| well-bred | having or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class |
| execrate | to declare to be evil or detestable : denounce |
| reciprocal | inversely related : opposite |