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
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
assayto analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
quandarya state of perplexity or doubt
concordatcompact
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
pryto look closely or inquisitively
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext