aversion
/əˈvɜːʃn/
Group 18Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (noun)
- A strong dislike or disinclination GRE
Example in Context
The investor's well-known aversion to risk made her portfolio extremely conservative but remarkably stable during market downturns.
Synonyms
dislikedistasterepulsion
Etymology
A strong feeling that turns you away from something.
- ad- (Latin) — against
- vertere (Latin) — to turn
Memory Aid
🚫Sounds like “a version”
If you see a bad VERSION of a movie, you have an AVERSION to watching it!
Visual Association
🤢A person dramatically recoiling from a plate of moldy food.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “aversion” mean on the GRE?
aversion (noun) means “A strong dislike or disinclination”. The investor's well-known aversion to risk made her portfolio extremely conservative but remarkably stable during market downturns.
How to remember “aversion” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “aversion” sounds like “a version”. If you see a bad VERSION of a movie, you have an AVERSION to watching it!
What are synonyms for “aversion”?
Common synonyms: dislike, distaste, repulsion.