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

WordMeaning
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
dispatchto send off or away with promptness or speed
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
impregnableincapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable
terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
executorone who executes something
representationalone that represents: such as
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point