Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence.

This winter ______ weather conditions have led people to remain indoors.

adverse

The most appropriate word to fill in the blank is adverse.

• Adverse means unfavorable or harmful.
• Traverse means to cross or pass over (an area).
• Inverse means the opposite of something.
• Averse means having or showing a strong dislike or disinclination.