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
tribunea Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth
demeritoffense
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
concurrentoperating or occurring at the same time
jesta joking or mocking remark