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
leerysuspicious
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
hueoverall character or appearance to the mind : complexion
loftan upper room or floor : attic
endemicbelonging or native to a particular people or country
contaminateto soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association
whinnyto neigh especially in a low or gentle way
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
anonymitythe quality or state of being anonymous