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 |
|---|---|
| sheathe | to put into or furnish with a sheath |
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| trigger | a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it |
| ensconce | shelter |
| awe | an emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime |
| gambol | to skip about in play : frisk |
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| mandatory | required by a law or rule : obligatory |
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| incisive | impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation) |