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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WordMeaning
moltto shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically
combustiblecapable of combustion
ensconceshelter
lagone that lags or is last
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
portlydignified
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
divestto deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title