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
lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose
documentproof
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
energizeto make energetic, vigorous, or active
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
disingenuouslacking in candor