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
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
irreconcilableimpossible to reconcile
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness
dramaa composition (see composition
whima capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
felineof, relating to, or affecting cats or the cat family