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 |
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oblique | neither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined |
rank | relative standing or position |
morose | having a sullen and gloomy disposition |
adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
indigenous | produced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment |
consecrate | dedicated to a sacred purpose |
lucre | monetary gain : profit |
bantering | to speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner |
lout | to bow in respect |
hermitage | the habitation of a hermit |