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
deposeto remove from a throne or other high position
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome
venisonthe edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer
propellantcapable of propelling
browseto eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse