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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practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
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probityadherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good
agendaa list or outline of things to be considered or done
serendipitythe faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
malleablecapable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers
dismissto permit or cause to leave
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate