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
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
meteto give out by measure : dole out
audita formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
stentorianextremely loud
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