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
elevationthe height to which something is elevated: such as
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
computeto determine especially by mathematical means
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor