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
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion
probityadherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
anachronisman error in chronology
amokan episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures
caninea conical pointed tooth
synopticaffording a general view of a whole
genteelhaving an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish