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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teneta principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true
objectiveexpressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations
finitehaving definite or definable limits
patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness