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
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
spatialrelating to, occupying, or having the character of space
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
deferput off
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
detonationthe action or process of detonating
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
delusivelikely to delude
imbueendow