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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inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
seduceto persuade to disobedience or disloyalty
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
categoricalabsolute
broachbrooch
habituateto make used to something : accustom
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent