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adversity

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Main Entry:
ad·ver·si·ty Listen to the pronunciation of adversity
Pronunciation:
\ad-ˈvər-sə-tē\
Function:
noun
Inflected Form(s):
plural ad·ver·si·ties
Date:
13th century
: a state, condition, or instance of serious or continued difficulty or adverse fortune
synonyms see misfortune
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