GRE Word List

FORLORN

bereft

The meaning of the word forlorn is bereft.

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WordMeaning
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
probityadherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness
miragean optical (see optical
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
loathunwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior