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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| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| pose | to set forth or offer for attention or consideration |
| bolt | a lightning stroke |
| boor | peasant |
| forerunner | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as |
| log | a usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree |
| primal | original |
| portend | to give an omen or anticipatory sign of |
| exotic | introduced from another country : not native to the place where found |
| entice | to attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt |