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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WordMeaning
vaporizeto convert (as by the application of heat or by spraying) into vapor
corrugatedhaving corrugations
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government
levitateto rise or float in or as if in the air especially in seeming defiance of gravitation
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
bombardmenta late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
interregnumthe time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes
turmoila state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish