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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WordMeaning
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
analgesiainsensibility to pain without loss of consciousness
parleyto speak with another : confer
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
witherto become dry and sapless
obituarya notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account