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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| betroth | to promise to marry |
| digression | the act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work |
| verbalize | to express something in words |
| parched | deprived of natural moisture |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| lackadaisical | lacking life, spirit, or zest : languid |
| visage | the face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal |
| sinister | singularly evil or productive of evil |
| grudging | unwilling |
| ravage | an act or practice of ravaging |