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
embargoan order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
lacerationthe act of lacerating
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
briman upper or outer margin : verge
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate