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

WordMeaning
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
handsomehaving a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
subsidya grant or gift of money: such as
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
sheerunqualified
incarcerateto put in prison
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt