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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| draught | a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task |
| amphitheater | an oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles |
| foment | to promote the growth or development of : rouse |
| blunt | having an edge or point that is not sharp |
| anoint | to smear or rub with oil or an oily substance |
| torpedo | a weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as |
| mercurial | of, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury |
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
| contraband | illegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling |
| detonation | the action or process of detonating |