GRE Word List

FORLORN

bereft

The meaning of the word forlorn is bereft.

Random words

WordMeaning
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
vipera common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
pedestriancommonplace
fellskin
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight