GRE Word List
ADVERSITY
great hardship or affliction; misfortune; calamitous event
The meaning of the word adversity is great hardship or affliction; misfortune; calamitous event.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| verisimilitude | appearance of truth; quality of appearing to be true or real; likelihood; Ex. verisimilitude of her performance as Lady Macbeth |
| inaugurate | begin formally; install in office; induct into office by a formal ceremony; N. inauguration; ADJ. inaugural |
| travesty | copy or example of something that completely misrepresents the true nature of the real thing; comical parody or imitation; treatment aimed at making something appear ridiculous; Ex. travesty of justice; OP. paragon |
| snip | short quick cut with scissors; V: cut with scissors |
| mangy | shabby; wretched; suffering from mange; of bad appearance |
| embrace | hug; clasp with the arms; adopt or espouse; accept readily; encircle; include; Ex. embrace the cause/socialism; Ex. all-embracing; CF. brace; CF. bracelet |
| capsize | (of a boat) turn over |
| commiserate | feel or express pity or sympathy for |
| platitude | trite remark; commonplace statement; ADJ. platitudinous |
| seclusion | isolation; solitude; V. seclude: set apart from others; isolate |
