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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WordMeaning
egregiousconspicuous
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
seemlygood-looking
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
automatona mechanism that is relatively self-operating
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
warymarked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger
haphazardmarked by lack of plan, order, or direction
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation