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
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
secta dissenting or schismatic religious body
sobernot intoxicated
pendantsomething suspended: such as
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
farcestuff
perturbto cause to be worried or upset : disquiet