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 |
|---|---|
| antiquated | outmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted |
| motley | variegated in color |
| tan | to make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun |
| peevish | querulous in temperament or mood : fretful |
| obligatory | binding in law or conscience |
| polity | political organization |
| rapacious | excessively grasping or covetous |
| intrepid | characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance |
| dictum | a noteworthy statement: such as |
| unfeigned | not feigned or hypocritical : genuine |