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
reprisala retaliatory act
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
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fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
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authenticateto prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
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inductiveof, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction