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 |
|---|---|
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| infringe | to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another |
| partisan | a firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person |
| opportune | suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence |
| merit | a praiseworthy quality : virtue |
| floe | floating ice formed in a large sheet on the surface of a body of water |
| verisimilar | having the appearance of truth : probable |
| conciliatory | intended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate |
| hierarchy | a division of angels |
| sectarian | of, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian |