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 |
|---|---|
| apogee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth |
| valediction | an act of bidding farewell |
| factotum | a person having many diverse activities or responsibilities |
| armada | a fleet of warships |
| upbraid | to criticize severely : find fault with |
| bequeath | to give or leave by will (see will |
| mischief | a specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent |
| deplete | to empty of a principal substance |
| defeatist | an attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat |
| penchant | a strong and continued inclination |