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.

Random words

WordMeaning
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
flirtto move erratically : flit
gadflyany of various flies (such as a horsefly, botfly, or warble fly) that bite or annoy livestock
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy
rebuffto reject or criticize sharply : snub
relapsethe act or an instance of backsliding, worsening, or subsiding
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
beguilehoodwink