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
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
bawdyboisterously or humorously indecent
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
centurionan officer commanding a Roman century
urchinhedgehog
lucrativeproducing wealth : profitable
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
dyspepticindigestion
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering