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.

Random words

WordMeaning
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
apathylack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness
demoticof, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing
ineluctablenot to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable
buffeta blow especially with the hand
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal