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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| feature | the structure, form, or appearance especially of a person |
| palate | the roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate |
| eulogistic | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| culmination | the action of culminating |
| vegetate | to lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind |
| peripatetic | a follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism |
| polemic | an aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another |
| nicety | the quality or state of being nice |
| withdrawn | removed from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated |