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
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
halfheartedlacking heart, spirit, or interest
claviclea bone of the shoulder girdle typically serving to link the scapula and sternum
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
purportedreputed