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 |
|---|---|
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |
| grapple | the act or an instance of grappling |
| righteous | acting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin |
| mawkish | lacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste |
| bereft | deprived or robbed of the possession or use of something |
| brazen | made of brass |
| timbre | the quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as |
| fastidious | showing or demanding excessive delicacy or care |
| seep | to flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |