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 |
|---|---|
| quibble | to evade the point of an argument by caviling about words |
| render | to melt down |
| monetary | of or relating to money or to the mechanisms by which it is supplied to and circulates in the economy |
| cataract | a clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| ambidextrous | using both hands with equal ease or dexterity |
| bearing | the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear |
| austere | stern and cold in appearance or manner |
| rabid | extremely violent : furious |
| decipher | decode |