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
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
gerrymanderthe act or method of gerrymandering
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
redressto set right : remedy
defalcatededuct
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
finishto come to an end : terminate