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
convergeto tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet
mercurialof, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury
galvanicof, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
charlatanquack
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
emanateto come out from a source
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless