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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| trample | tramp |
| dilatory | tending or intended to cause delay |
| indecision | a wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution |
| lustrous | reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle |
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| blanch | to take the color out of |
| rife | prevalent especially to an increasing degree |
| flowery | of, relating to, or resembling flowers |
| mellifluous | having a smooth rich flow |
| prance | to spring from the hind legs or move by so doing |