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
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
dissipateto break up and drive off
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
decolletewearing a strapless or low-necked dress
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution