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
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
tyrannyoppressive power
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
elysianof or relating to Elysium
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
catharticof, relating to, or producing catharsis
antithesisthe direct opposite
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
demurto take exception : object