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 |
|---|---|
| sublime | to cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form |
| introspective | characterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection |
| wince | to shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch |
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| remunerative | serving to remunerate |
| precinct | a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district |
| zeal | eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor |
| prohibitive | tending to prohibit or restrain |
| motif | a usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts) |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |