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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| queue | a braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head |
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| bluff | having a broad flattened front |
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