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
catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
kleptomaniaca person evidencing kleptomania
pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
clientelea body of clients
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back