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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patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
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piousmarked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship
adjurationa solemn oath
bouta spell or period of activity: such as
purgeto clear of guilt
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
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