GRE Word List

DISSIDENT

disagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief

The meaning of the word dissident is disagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief.

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WordMeaning
felonone who has committed a felony
trappingsoutward signs
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
paramountsuperior to all others : supreme
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak