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 |
|---|---|
| immolate | to kill or destroy especially by fire |
| insensible | incapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such as |
| wizened | to become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality |
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| asylum | an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary |
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| raucous | disagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse |
| debut | a first appearance |
| rivulet | a small stream |
| epoch | an event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development |