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
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
metaphysicalof or relating to metaphysics
provisionthe act or process of providing
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
amokan episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
anguishextreme pain, distress, or anxiety
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install