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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| ordination | the act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained |
| exasperate | to cause irritation or annoyance to |
| leniency | the quality or state of being lenient |
| hive | a container for housing honeybees |
| cede | to yield or grant typically by treaty |
| repulse | to drive or beat back : repel |