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 |
|---|---|
| monotheism | the doctrine or belief that there is but one God |
| writhe | to twist into coils or folds |
| comestible | edible |
| clandestine | marked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious |
| penury | a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money) |
| regale | to entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies |
| mote | a small particle : speck |
| potable | suitable for drinking |
| hackneyed | lacking in freshness or originality |
| mandatory | required by a law or rule : obligatory |