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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jubilationan act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
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quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
ideologya manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture
pulchritudephysical comeliness
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
mandatean authoritative command