unit 6 c1 vocab files

blow

a violent stroke given by the hand or weapon (to sb/sth)

a sudden shock or disaster for sb/sth

misfortune

the idea of bad luck, often of a serious nature

usually of a lingering character or consequence, and such that the sufferer is not considered directly responsible

adversity

an unfortunate event or unfavorable situation, usually caused by outward circumstances

calamity

a serious misfortune or a disaster causing a great deal of damage, destruction or suffering

hardship

a specific difficult condition of life such as lack of food, comfort, money, etc,…

mishap

conveys the idea of a minor and unfortunate accident

reverse

any change or alteration for the worse

distress

a state or condition of great suffering, danger, anxiety, pain or discomfort

fflictiona

state of physical or mental suffering

trial

troublesome or irritating person that must be endured

stroke

any blow or ill effect caused as if by a blow, such as a stroke of misfortune or sunstroke

also be an attack of paralysis or apoplexy