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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importto bring from a foreign or external source: such as
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
adulterateto corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element
carafea bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
outlawa person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law
quagmiresoft miry land that shakes or yields under the foot
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping