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| a·verse [ ə vúrss ] |
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1. opposed to something: strongly opposed to or disliking something
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  The board is not averse to the idea of further talks.
risk-averse
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2. turned away from stem: describes a leaf or flower that is turned away from the main stem or axis
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| [Late 16th century. < Latin aversus "turned away," past participle of avertere (see avert)] |
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| a·verse·ly adverb |
| a·verse·ness noun |
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