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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WordMeaning
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
osseousbony
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)