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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prop | something that props or sustains : support |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| antithesis | the direct opposite |
| expertise | the skill of an expert |
| copious | yielding something abundantly |
| feign | to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression |
| figure | a number symbol : numeral |
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| insubordination | disobedient to authority |
| optimist | a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism |