GRE Word List
CONSONANCE
harmony or agreement among components
The meaning of the word consonance is harmony or agreement among components.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| self-indulgence | excessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims |
| dote | to exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage |
| devolve | to pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another |
| volley | the flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground |
| plumb | a lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction |
| prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |
| hue | overall character or appearance to the mind : complexion |
| inquisitive | given to examination or investigation |
| cajole | to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax |
| scrupulous | having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper |