Adversity

noun · SAT

Meaning: Hardship or misfortune.

Example

Which choice best matches the meaning of “adversity”?

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concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty

combine or unite to form one organization or structure

friendly and without serious disagreement

based on personal accounts rather than facts or research

cause someone to become hostile

based on whim, not reason

very dry, with little rainfall

showing constant, careful attention and hard work