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adversity

IPA pronunciation: /ədˈvɜː.sə.ti/

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Russian meaning

Невзгоды, бедствия

English definition

Difficulties; misfortune.

Example

Resilience is cultivated through persevering in the face of academic adversity.

Collocations

overcome adversity
in times of adversity
face adversity

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