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
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
insinuateto impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply
collectedgathered together
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
realmkingdom
recastto cast again
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
pulchritudephysical comeliness