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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hierarchya division of angels
aeriethe nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop
legacya gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
cachea hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements
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cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
solemnityformal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event
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