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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psychosomaticof, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body
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reverendworthy of reverence : revered
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
aestheticof, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
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propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference
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