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
peripatetica follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism
impregnableincapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
dissipateto break up and drive off
apostateone who commits apostasy
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
aeriethe nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop
rendezvousa place appointed for assembling or meeting
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
dominaterule