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
pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
pinnaclean upright architectural member generally ending in a small spire and used especially in Gothic construction to give weight especially to a buttress
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union
belligerentinclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
slywise in practical affairs
complaisantmarked by an inclination to please or oblige
misadventuremisfortune
limpto walk lamely
tantamountequivalent in value, significance, or effect