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 |
|---|---|
| hindmost | farthest to the rear : last |
| pry | to look closely or inquisitively |
| render | to melt down |
| preternatural | existing outside of nature |
| meander | a winding path or course |
| nostrum | a medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness |
| benefit | something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage |
| condiments | something used to enhance the flavor of food |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| chafe | irritate |