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
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
mingleto bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity : intermix
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
cherubican order of angels see celestial hierarchy
secularof or relating to the worldly or temporal
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
citadela fortress that commands (see command