GRE Word List

FORLORN

bereft

The meaning of the word forlorn is bereft.

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WordMeaning
tautologicalinvolving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant
suffocateto stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)
recitala detailed account : enumeration
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
extroverta person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction
negligencethe quality or state of being negligent
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
validateto make legally valid : ratify