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
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
tricksterone who tricks: such as
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
wantonmerciless
dankunpleasantly moist or wet
malcontenta discontented person:
polarizeto cause to vibrate in a definite pattern
upshotthe final result : outcome
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
dexterousmentally adroit and skillful : clever