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 |
|---|---|
| phobia | an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation |
| humane | marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals |
| putrid | being in a state of putrefaction : rotten |
| mellifluous | having a smooth rich flow |
| pandemonium | a wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people) |
| wispy | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |
| reverend | worthy of reverence : revered |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| welter | writhe |
| daunt | to lessen the courage of : cow |