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
detachedstanding by itself : separate
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
foliagea representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation
blandsmooth and soothing in manner or quality
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
rejuvenateto make young or youthful again : give new vigor to
routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
importto bring from a foreign or external source: such as
librettothe text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater