The Sandhills region of Nebraska is a paradise for nature lovers. Covering one quarter of the state, it consists of dunes, some reaching 300 feet high, along with grasslands, and shallow lakes. A driving tour through the Sandhills, often described as one of the most scenic in the USA, is a great way to explore the area.
opponent(Noun) An individual or group who is a rival of another. opponent(Noun) One who attempts to stop the progression of. opponent(Noun) One who objects to. opponent(Noun) In team sports, a player of an opposite team.
Coming from the Latin adversus meaning turned against, adverse is an adjective describing a factor that seems to work against or actively harm something. Think of the related word, adversary, which means enemy or opponent, so that if something is adverse, it acts as if it were the enemy.