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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stentorianextremely loud
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incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
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damnto condemn to a punishment or fate