GRE Word List

WOE

a condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief

The meaning of the word woe is a condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief.

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apiaristbeekeeper
mammothany of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
menageriea place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
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devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life