ə vuhrs adjective strongly opposed or disinclined; unwilling (usu. fol. by to). example: She was averse to lending her son any more money. example: I’m not averse to dancing; I’m just not…
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adverse
aed vərs [or] əd vərs adjective 1. opposed to or conflicting with one’s purposes or desires. example: The adverse vote on the director’s proposal was unexpected. example: The captain was used to…
misplace
mihs pleIs transitive verb 1. to put (something) where it doesn’t belong; lose. example: My mother constantly misplaces her glasses. 2. to apply or give inappropriately. example: He misplaced his affections on…
displace
dIs pleIs transitive verb 1. to force out of a homeland or established place. example: The war displaced thousands of families. 2. to move out of the customary or proper place. example:…
intransigent
ihn tran sih jənt [or] ihn tran zih jənt adjective refusing to alter an idea or a position in response to others’ wishes; uncompromising. example: Despite all appeals, the opposition party was…