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
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
polemican aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
revelrynoisy partying or merrymaking
parochialof or relating to a church parish
arcadea long arched building or gallery
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
wastrelvagabond
unerringlycommitting no error : faultless