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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lag | one that lags or is last |
| delusion | something that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated |
| connubial | of or relating to the married state : conjugal |
| debar | to bar from having or doing something : preclude |
| requisite | needed for a particular purpose : essential |
| humus | a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| communal | of or relating to one or more communes |
| susceptible | capable of submitting to an action, process, or operation |
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |