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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mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
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ripto tear or split apart or open
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apoliticalhaving no interest or involvement in political affairs
limnto draw or paint on a surface
premonitorygiving warning
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