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
monochromatichaving or consisting of one color or hue
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
concurto express agreement
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep