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.

Random words

WordMeaning
transpireto take place : go on
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
obsessivetending to cause obsession
lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
stentorianextremely loud
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
repelto drive back : repulse
meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
ardoran often restless or transitory warmth of feeling