GRE Word List

TRIBULATION

distress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution

The meaning of the word tribulation is distress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution.

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WordMeaning
impudencethe quality or state of being impudent
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
ostracizeto exile by ostracism