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
methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
quaya structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place
juggernauta massive inexorable force, campaign, movement, or object that crushes whatever is in its path
rhapsodizeto speak or write in a rhapsodic manner
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
rallyto muster for a common purpose
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing
patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on