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
automatona mechanism that is relatively self-operating
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
pugilistfighter
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
soldera metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces
dappledmarked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background
contaminateto soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association
retortto pay or hurl back : return
swarma great number of honeybees emigrating together from a hive in company with a queen to start a new colony elsewhere