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
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
chuckleto laugh inwardly or quietly
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
blackballto vote against
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
trajectorythe curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
figurea number symbol : numeral