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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descryto catch sight of
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
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volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
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languishto be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
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renegeto go back on a promise or commitment