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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rampant | rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended |
| adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |
| humid | containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive |
| codify | to reduce to a code |
| tessellated | having a checkered appearance |
| polarity | the quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles |
| abrogate | to abolish by authoritative action : annul |
| oracular | resembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery) |
| precipitant | precipitate |
| torrid | parched with heat especially of the sun : hot |