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
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
hurlrush
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
nondescriptbelonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
mimicryan instance of mimicking
outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms