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

WordMeaning
progenydescendants
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
culpritone accused of or charged with a crime
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
piscatorialpiscatory
sanctiona formal decree
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief