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 |
|---|---|
| reverent | expressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful |
| discount | a reduction made from the gross (see gross |
| shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |
| forerunner | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as |
| sectarian | of, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian |
| percussion | the act of percussing: such as |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| sinewy | full of sinews: such as |
| exposure | the fact or condition of being exposed: such as |
| epitome | a typical or ideal example : embodiment |