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
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
descryto catch sight of
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
purveyorone that purveys
partialitythe quality or state of being partial : bias
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution