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
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
machiavellianof or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly