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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barragea dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation
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nuancea subtle distinction or variation
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
consummateextremely skilled and accomplished
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
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vilemorally despicable or abhorrent