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 |
|---|---|
| fit | acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper |
| expatiate | to move about freely or at will : wander |
| machiavellian | of or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism |
| shade | comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light |
| seine | a large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore |
| prosperity | the condition of being successful or thriving |
| eminent | exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent |
| cogent | appealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| exhort | to incite by argument or advice : urge strongly |