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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venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
tantruma fit of bad temper
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
willowyabounding with willows
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
perennialpresent at all seasons of the year
kudospraise given for achievement