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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proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
dramaa composition (see composition
teneta principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
condigndeserved
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
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pragmatista practical approach to problems and affairs