Bereft
mediumbih-REFT
adjective
Definition
Deprived of or lacking something; suffering the loss of a loved one
Examples
“The refugees arrived bereft of possessions.”
“After his wife's death, he felt utterly bereft.”
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GRE Tip
Bereft is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "deprived" or "devoid" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "replete".
Related GRE Words
deficient
Not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; inadequate
penurious
Extremely poor; poverty-stricken; also stingy
dearth
A scarcity or lack of something
ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time; transitory
abate
To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity
benevolent
Well-meaning and kindly; generous and charitable
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