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
acuitykeenness of perception
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
impudencethe quality or state of being impudent
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
lineamentsan outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face
opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss