GRE Word List
ADVERSE
acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
The meaning of the word adverse is acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| intimidate | to make timid or fearful : frighten |
| ethnic | of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background |
| fissure | a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting |
| raffle | to engage in a raffle |
| slapdash | haphazard |
| doctrinaire | stubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations |
| straggle | to wander from the direct course or way : rove |
| plausible | superficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious |
| heedless | not taking heed : inconsiderate |
| catholic | roman catholic |