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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connivancethe act of conniving
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hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument
inditemake up
gustthe sensation of taste
pedagogythe art, science, or profession of teaching
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
parallelismthe quality or state of being parallel
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
ensconceshelter