GRE Word List
FORLORN
bereft
The meaning of the word forlorn is bereft.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| grandiose | characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration |
| liability | the quality or state of being liable |
| counterpart | one of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate |
| insularity | characteristic of an isolated people |
| monotheism | the doctrine or belief that there is but one God |
| vindictive | disposed to seek revenge : vengeful |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| ashen | of, relating to, or made from ash wood |
| profane | to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate |