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(Synonym Study) Affliction, adversity, misfortune,andtrial refer to an event or circumstance that is hard to bear. A misfortuneis any adverseor unfavorable occurrence: He had the misfortune to break his leg. Affliction suggests not only a serious misfortune but the emotional effect of this: Blindness is an affliction. Adversitysuggests a calamity or distress: Job remained patient despite all his adversities. Trial emphasizes the testing of one's character in undergoing misfortunes, trouble, etc.: His son's conduct was a great trial to him.
Universe-centric ? or Geo-centric ?