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
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
jibeto be in accord : agree
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
lewdobscene
benisonblessing
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
respitea period of temporary delay