GRE Word List
FORLORN
bereft
The meaning of the word forlorn is bereft.
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Word | Meaning |
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predecessor | one that precedes |
prerogative | an exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as |
metaphor | a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money) |
exhort | to incite by argument or advice : urge strongly |
enlist | to secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest |
tact | a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense |
invalidate | to make invalid |
facade | the front of a building |
imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
blotch | to mark or mar with blotches |