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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blemishto spoil by a flaw
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ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge
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urchinhedgehog
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ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse