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adverse (ad VURS, AD vurs") (adjective)
Opposed to, hostile to; unfavorable, contrary: Adverse winds prevented the plane from arriving on time.
Do not be discouraged by adverse criticism.
Do not be discouraged by adverse criticism.
averse (uh VURS) (adjective)
Disliking; unwilling; having a feeling of great distaste or an inclination against something or someone: Regina's father is always averse to spending money unless it is really necessary.
Fred does not approve of liquor in any form and he is even averse to drinking wine.
Fred does not approve of liquor in any form and he is even averse to drinking wine.
The adverse publicity didn't hurt Zachary's acting career; however, the hostility of the crowd did make him averse to performing at the next theatrical performance.
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Confusing Words Clarified: Group A; Homonyms, Homophones, Homographs, Synonyms, Polysemes, etc.
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averse (uh VURS)
Disliking; unwilling; having a feeling of great distaste or an inclination against something or someone; disinclined, antipathetic: "My father is always averse to spending money."
"I do not approve of liquor in any form and I am even averse to drinking wine."
"I do not approve of liquor in any form and I am even averse to drinking wine."
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vers-, vert-, -verse, -version, -version, -versation, -versal, -versary, -vert, vort-, vors-
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