Adverse
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adjective
Definition
Preventing success or development; harmful or unfavorable
Examples
“The drug was withdrawn due to adverse side effects.”
“Adverse weather conditions delayed the expedition.”
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GRE Tip
Adverse is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "unfavorable" or "detrimental" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "favorable".
Related GRE Words
injurious
Causing or likely to cause damage or harm
detrimental
Tending to cause harm; damaging
inimical
Tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly; hostile
denounce
To publicly declare to be wrong or evil; condemn
thwart
To prevent someone from accomplishing something
rebut
To claim or prove that evidence or an accusation is false
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