GRE Word List
AFFLICTION
a cause of persistent pain or distress
The meaning of the word affliction is a cause of persistent pain or distress.
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| prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |
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| stink | to emit a strong offensive odor |
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| titillate | to excite pleasurably : arouse by stimulation |
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