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
stoutstrong of character: such as
staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
shama trick that deludes : hoax
totterto move unsteadily : stagger
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
stricturean abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
ursineof or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae)
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as