GRE Word List

FORLORN

bereft

The meaning of the word forlorn is bereft.

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WordMeaning
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
harbingersomething that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
remunerativeserving to remunerate
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible