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
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
inconsistencyan instance of being inconsistent
urgentcalling for immediate attention : pressing
amorousstrongly moved by love and especially sexual love
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
galleona heavy square-rigged sailing ship of the 15th to early 18th centuries used for war or commerce especially by the Spanish
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
irksometending to irk : tedious