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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execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
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glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
cadaverousof or relating to a corpse
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manumitto release from slavery
museto become absorbed in thought
minusculevery small