GRE Word List
DISCORDANT
not harmonious; conflicting
The meaning of the word discordant is not harmonious; conflicting.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vitreous | of glass; pertaining to or resembling glass; V. vitrify: change into glass; CF. petrify |
| acrimonious | stinging; caustic; bitter in words or manner; N. acrimony: bitter ill-natured animosity in speech or behavior |
| restive | impatiently restless (induced by external coercion or restriction); restlessly impatient; obstinately resisting control; Ex. restive horses because of wolves; CF. not a general synonym for `restless' |
| sway | swing from side to side; influence (someone) to change one's opinion; N. |
| spoilsport | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
| braggart | boaster; bragger |
| strut | supporting bar; CF. airplane wing̳ building support |
| solace | comfort in sorrow or trouble; consolation; V: comfort or console in time of sorrow or trouble |
| bitter | having a sharp biting taste; causing sharp pain to the body or mind; filled with resentment, disappointment, or other unpleasant feelings; Ex. bitter wind/sorrow/tears |
| feasible | practical; able to be carried out; practicable |
