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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reminiscent | of the character of or relating to reminiscence |
| aberrant | deviating from the usual or natural type : atypical |
| grievance | a cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance |
| insinuate | to impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| tart | agreeably sharp or acid to the taste |
| retrieve | to locate and bring in (killed or wounded game) |
| prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |
| bacchanalian | a Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry |
| intimidate | to make timid or fearful : frighten |