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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pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
incrustationa crust or hard coating
finishedentirely done
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soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages