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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| incendiary | igniting combustible materials spontaneously |
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| scrappy | consisting of scraps |
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| compulsive | having power to compel |
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