GRE Word List

AVERSE

having an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste

The meaning of the word averse is having an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste.

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WordMeaning
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
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retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
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occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
totterto move unsteadily : stagger
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)