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
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
authenticateto prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine
venuelocale
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism