The word "adverse" (adjective) means unfavorable or hostile, like the adverse effect of a recession on investment portfolios.
Il termine "adverse" (aggettivo) significa sfavorevole o ostile, come l'effetto avverso di una recessione sui portafogli di investimento.
| Word | adverse |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | ADJ. |
| Definition | unfavorable; hostile. |
| Sentence | The recession had a highly adverse effect on Father's investment portfolio: he lost so much money that he could no longer afford the butler and the upstairs maid. |
| Related Words | adversity, N. |
Tags: psat, hf
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