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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| forfeit | something forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty |
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| figurine | a small carved or molded figure : statuette |
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| gibberish | unintelligible or meaningless language: |
| lookout | one engaged in keeping watch : watchman |
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