GRE Word List

DISSENSION

disagreement

The meaning of the word dissension is disagreement.

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posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
unravelto disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle
muggybeing warm, damp, and close
immobilitynot moving : motionless
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
aperturean opening or open space : hole
boona timely benefit : blessing
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host