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.

Random words

WordMeaning
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
facileeasily accomplished or attained
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
synopticaffording a general view of a whole
multifarioushaving or occurring in great variety : diverse
recipientone that receives : receiver
pluckto pull or pick off or out
reciprocateto give and take mutually