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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |
| scotch | scottish |
| fleece | the coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep) |
| procrastinate | to put off intentionally and habitually |
| tawny | of the color tawny |
| dappled | marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background |
| barb | a medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck |
| culprit | one accused of or charged with a crime |
| fulsome | characterized by abundance : copious |
| inequity | injustice |