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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bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
superfluousexceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra
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tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
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unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable