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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| glutinous | having the quality of glue : gummy |
| deputize | to appoint as deputy |
| docket | a brief written summary of a document : abstract |
| recant | to withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce |
| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
| ductile | capable of being drawn out (see draw |
| palpitate | to beat rapidly and strongly : throb |
| eon | an immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age |
| uncouth | awkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude |
| bugaboo | an imaginary object of fear |