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
desperadoa bold or violent criminal
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
dozeto sleep lightly
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
tannerone that tans hides
slavishof or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude
sallowany of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless