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 |
|---|---|
| queer | differing in some way from what is usual or normal : odd |
| murky | characterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke |
| polemic | an aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another |
| compensatory | to be equivalent to : counterbalance |
| revelry | noisy partying or merrymaking |
| parochial | of or relating to a church parish |
| arcade | a long arched building or gallery |
| bearing | the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear |
| wastrel | vagabond |
| unerringly | committing no error : faultless |