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
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
synopticaffording a general view of a whole
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination
schismdivision
caricatureexaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics
lewdobscene
conjureto charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor