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
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
cerebrationto use the mind : think
prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
rileto make agitated and angry : upset
platonicof, relating to, or characteristic of Plato or Platonism
succulentfull of juice : juicy
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability