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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| corpulent | having a large bulky body : obese |
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| crass | gross |
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| sodden | dull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages |
| machinations | an act of machinating |
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| taciturn | temperamentally disinclined to talk |
| therapeutic | of or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative |