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
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
expoundto set forth : state
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
valedictionan act of bidding farewell
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
miscellanyseparate writings collected in one volume
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recitala detailed account : enumeration