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
figmentsomething made up or contrived
discloseto make known or public
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
slavishof or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
inestimableincapable of being estimated or computed
penchanta strong and continued inclination
malcontenta discontented person:
swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water