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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inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
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draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism
pulchritudephysical comeliness
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
crossa structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution