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 |
|---|---|
| truism | an undoubted or self-evident truth |
| slough | a place of deep mud or mire |
| beatitude | a state of utmost bliss |
| chalice | a drinking cup : goblet |
| rectify | to set right : remedy |
| gentry | upper or ruling class : aristocracy |
| discredit | to refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve |
| insolence | the quality or state of being insolent |
| dissipate | to break up and drive off |
| stupor | a condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility |