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
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
partisana firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
floefloating ice formed in a large sheet on the surface of a body of water
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
hierarchya division of angels
sectarianof, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian