GRE Word List

FORLORN

bereft

The meaning of the word forlorn is bereft.

Random words

WordMeaning
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
desiccateto dry up
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
confideto have confidence : trust
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
memorializeto address or petition by a memorial
luxuriantyielding abundantly : fertile