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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WordMeaning
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
dappledmarked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background
luminarya person of prominence or brilliant achievement
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
arborealof, relating to, or resembling a tree
tatterto make ragged