GRE Word List
DISSENSION
disagreement
The meaning of the word dissension is disagreement.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| belittle | to speak slightingly of : disparage |
| boisterous | noisily turbulent : rowdy |
| scabbard | a sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| underscore | to draw a line under : underline |
| impeccable | free from fault or blame : flawless |
| legislature | a body of persons having the power to legislate |
| dull | tedious |
| affiliation | the state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc. |
| sentinel | sentry |