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

WordMeaning
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
sowan adult female swine
sybaritevoluptuary
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
maimto mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
idolatrythe worship of a physical object as a god
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner