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
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
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ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
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stemthe main trunk of a plant
unfrockdefrock
gauchelacking social experience or grace
belaborto attack verbally
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