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 |
|---|---|
| evince | to constitute outward evidence of |
| primate | a bishop who has precedence in a province, a group of provinces, or a nation |
| devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |
| domicile | a dwelling place : place of residence : home |
| propitiate | to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease |
| precipitant | precipitate |
| tribulation | distress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution |
| soothsayer | a person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator |
| hovel | an open shed or shelter |
| deluge | an overflowing of the land by water |