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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WordMeaning
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
reveriedaydream
controvertto dispute or oppose by reasoning
stolidhaving or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
formalitycompliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony
alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious