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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fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
incorrigibleincapable of being corrected or amended: such as
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
galaxymilky way galaxy
itineranttraveling from place to place