Adversary — Important SAT Vocabulary
Anyone you go up against could be considered an adversary; it's similar to the words 'opponent' and 'enemy'.
This word shows up frequently on the SAT (and other tests); be sure to know it before test day!
📚️ Definition of Adversary
Adversary (noun): An opponent or enemy; someone you compete or fight against in a contest, conflict, or battle. Example: a powerful adversary.
🗣️ Pronunciation of Adversary
IPA: /ˈæd.vərˌsɛr.i/ (See IPA key)
Respelling: AD-vur-sair-ee
📰 Examples of Adversary
Here are some examples of the word adversary:
The chess grandmaster watched her adversary carefully, knowing that a single miscalculation could cost her the game.
The two adversaries agreed to tone down their rhetoric after they heard appeals from their families.