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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WordMeaning
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
ethnicof or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
raffleto engage in a raffle
slapdashhaphazard
doctrinairestubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
catholicroman catholic