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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| catcall | a loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event) |
| incriminate | to charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault |
| kleptomaniac | a person evidencing kleptomania |
| pedantic | of, relating to, or being a pedant |
| chapel | a subordinate or private place of worship: such as |
| affiliation | the state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc. |
| poignancy | the quality or state of being poignant |
| clientele | a body of clients |
| impalpable | incapable of being felt by touch : intangible |
| reserve | to hold in reserve : keep back |