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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exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
ratiocinationthe process of exact thinking : reasoning
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zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
darta light spear
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
surmountto prevail over : overcome
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism
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