Select the denotation of the highlighted word.
He was bereft of hope after the tragedy struck.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
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."