GRE Word List
PRIVATION
an act or instance of depriving : deprivation
The meaning of the word privation is an act or instance of depriving : deprivation.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| raconteur | a person who excels in telling anecdotes |
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| rue | to feel penitence, remorse, or regret for |
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| nourishment | food |
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| seemly | good-looking |