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 |
|---|---|
| prerogative | an exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as |
| totem | an object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry |
| gainsay | to declare to be untrue or invalid |
| rapacious | excessively grasping or covetous |
| unfetter | to free from fetters |
| caliber | degree of mental capacity or moral quality |
| granary | a storehouse for threshed grain |
| defect | an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming |
| exploit | deed |
| tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |