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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
| debase | to lower in status, esteem, quality, or character |
| hale | free from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| annuity | a sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals |
| swear | to utter or take solemnly (an oath) |
| puzzle | to offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally |
| pare | to trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of |
| squeamish | easily nauseated : queasy |
| sinuous | of a serpentine or wavy form : winding |