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
apparentopen to view : visible
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
flutedhaving or marked by grooves
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
stocka store or supply accumulated or available
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something
harbora place of security and comfort : refuge
temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response
practicablecapable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect