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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| condescend | to assume an air of superiority |
| demented | mad |
| yore | time past and especially long past |
| schematic | of or relating to a scheme or schema |
| seminary | an environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated |
| cauterize | to sear with a cautery or caustic |
| damn | to condemn to a punishment or fate |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| enclave | a distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory |