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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| palpitate | to beat rapidly and strongly : throb |
| hurl | rush |
| deflect | to turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction |
| ordinance | an authoritative decree or direction : order |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| nondescript | belonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described |
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |
| mimicry | an instance of mimicking |
| outwit | to get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart |
| capitulate | to surrender often after negotiation of terms |