GRE Word List
FORLORN
bereft
The meaning of the word forlorn is bereft.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unison | identity in musical pitch |
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
| practical | of, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal |
| rotundity | marked by roundness : rounded |
| abstain | to choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice |
| exorcise | to expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| criteria | a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based |
| alienate | to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed |
| alleviate | relieve |