GRE Word List

DISSENSION

disagreement

The meaning of the word dissension is disagreement.

Random words

WordMeaning
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
retractto draw back or in
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
expertisethe skill of an expert
patentopen to public inspection
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
unwittingnot knowing : unaware