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 |
|---|---|
| transcendent | exceeding usual limits : surpassing |
| smart | having or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent |
| raiment | clothing |
| somber | so shaded as to be dark and gloomy |
| rampant | rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended |
| defection | conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion |
| abeyance | a state of temporary inactivity : suspension |
| turgid | excessively embellished in style or language : bombastic |
| gambit | a chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position |
| lewd | obscene |