GRE Word List

ADVERSITY

a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune

The meaning of the word adversity is a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune.

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WordMeaning
equanimityevenness of mind especially under stress
lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
convulsionan abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
genuflectto bend the knee
quietudea quiet state : repose
citadela fortress that commands (see command