Bereft
Bereft adjective - Utterly lacking in something needed, wanted, or expected.
Usage example: a cheap motel completely bereft of all amenities
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Both words in one sentence
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Empty Room Psych: The fifth level of Count Rugen's Zoo of Death, which is bereft of any of the horrific monsters of the previous two levels, just to lull invaders into a false sense of security so that they fall prey to the deadly spider in the door handle.
Source: Literature / The Princess Bride
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