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
husbanda male partner in a marriage
galaxymilky way galaxy
purportedreputed
encomiasticone that praises : eulogist
oatmealmeal made from oats
tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
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ravenousrapacious