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
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
conspiracythe act of conspiring together
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
riftfissure
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
assailto attack violently : assault