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 |
|---|---|
| oblique | neither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined |
| rank | relative standing or position |
| morose | having a sullen and gloomy disposition |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| indigenous | produced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment |
| consecrate | dedicated to a sacred purpose |
| lucre | monetary gain : profit |
| bantering | to speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner |
| lout | to bow in respect |
| hermitage | the habitation of a hermit |