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
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
grillto broil on a grill
nauseouscausing nausea or disgust : nauseating
clipencompass
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
drabslattern
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe