GRE Word List
DISSENSION
disagreement of opinions causing strife within a group
The meaning of the word dissension is disagreement of opinions causing strife within a group.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vulgar | of the common people; deficient in refinement; not refined; coarse; Ex. vulgar display of wealth; N. vulgarism: vulgarity; crudely indecent word; CF. vulgarian: vulgar person; boor; lout |
| condign | adequate; (of punishment) severe and well deserved |
| nonsense | speech or writing with no meaning; foolish behavior or language; Ex. make (a) nonsense of: spoil; cause to fail |
| malady | illness |
| quack | charlatan; impostor |
| tickle | touch (the body) lightly so as to cause laughter; please |
| avarice | greediness for wealth |
| conformity | harmony; agreement with established rules or customs; similarity; Ex. behave in conformity with; V. conform: be similar; act in agreement; comply; Ex. conform to the rule; CF. conformance |
| latitude | freedom from narrow limitations |
| perspicuous | (of something) plainly expressed; easy to understand; Ex. perspicuous comments |
