adversary
definition
one that opposes or resists an opponent or enemy
example
In the game, each player must face their adversary with courage.
synonyms
opponentrivalfoe
word origin — from Latin 'adversarius', meaning 'opponent' or 'enemy'
Set 34 · Study 1 / 5
Exitone that opposes or resists an opponent or enemy
In the game, each player must face their adversary with courage.
Set 34 of Proficient covers 5 words: adversary, serendipity, artisan, candour, archetype. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
one that opposes or resists an opponent or enemy
In the game, each player must face their adversary with courage.
the occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way
Finding an old friend at the store was a wonderful example of serendipity.
a skilled craftsman who makes goods by hand
The artisan made beautiful pottery by hand for the market.
the quality of being open and honest in expression
Her candour during the meeting helped everyone understand the problem clearly.
a very typical example of a certain person or thing
The brave knight is an archetype of a hero in many stories.