hardship; a state of misfortune or affliction
She overcame adversity through determination and hard work.
Vocabulary like adversity appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
manage; work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
warn; admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
highly skillful
praise; servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise
pollute; corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance
providing benefit or gain
opponent; someone who offers opposition
harmful; contrary to your interests or welfare
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