GRE Word List
DISMISS
to permit or cause to leave
The meaning of the word dismiss is to permit or cause to leave.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| magnitude | great size or extent |
| sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
| countenance | look |
| sordid | marked by baseness or grossness : vile |
| finery | ornament |
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| embroider | to ornament with needlework |
| discordant | being at variance : disagreeing |