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
propsomething that props or sustains : support
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
antithesisthe direct opposite
expertisethe skill of an expert
copiousyielding something abundantly
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
figurea number symbol : numeral
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism