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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hackneyedlacking in freshness or originality
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emendto correct usually by textual alterations
perforateto make a hole through
negligencethe quality or state of being negligent
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds
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