GRE Word List

FORLORN

bereft

The meaning of the word forlorn is bereft.

Random words

WordMeaning
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness
odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful
lagone that lags or is last
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
vilemorally despicable or abhorrent
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
avalanchea large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice
lucrativeproducing wealth : profitable
spoofdeceive
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage