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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dispense | to divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| repulse | to drive or beat back : repel |
| visionary | having or marked by foresight and imagination |
| bane | a source of harm or ruin : curse |
| infallible | incapable of error : unerring |
| jab | to pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object |
| contest | strive |