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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| conglomerate | made up of parts from various sources or of various kinds |
| cadaver | a dead body |
| compliance | the act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion |
| sift | to put through a sieve |
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| sundry | including many things of different kinds : miscellaneous |
| horde | a political subdivision of central Asian nomads |
| scenario | an outline or synopsis of a play |
| encomiastic | one that praises : eulogist |
| pucker | to become wrinkled or constricted |