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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surmountto prevail over : overcome
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denotationan act or process of denoting
ciliatedpossessing cilia
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arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
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