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 |
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conglomerate | made up of parts from various sources or of various kinds |
cadaver | a dead body |
compliance | the act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion |
sift | to put through a sieve |
wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
sundry | including many things of different kinds : miscellaneous |
horde | a political subdivision of central Asian nomads |
scenario | an outline or synopsis of a play |
encomiastic | one that praises : eulogist |
pucker | to become wrinkled or constricted |