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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mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
gistessence; main point; substance
oratorone who delivers an oration
arteryany of the tubular branching muscular- and elastic-walled vessels that carry blood from the heart through the body
incensematerial used to produce a fragrant odor when burned
junkettrip
seminaryan environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
shoddya reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo