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
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
dowrythe money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage
repertoirea list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform
diademcrown
minusculevery small
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
personablepleasant or amiable in person : attractive
queasycausing nausea
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly