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.

Random words

WordMeaning
delusivelikely to delude
soothsayera person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
natalnative
dawdleto spend time idly
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty