Select the denotation of the highlighted word. He was bereft of hope after the tragedy struck.

Filled Devoid Roused Strained

Devoid

The denotation of the highlighted word "bereft" is devoid. Filled means "having a lot of something in it." Devoid means "completely lacking or free from something." Roused means "awakened or stirred up." Strained means "in a state of great tension or difficulty."