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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| virile | having traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree |
| conformist | one who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior |
| apotheosis | the perfect form or example of something : quintessence |
| tactful | having or showing tact |
| nondescript | belonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described |
| staid | marked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober |
| taunt | to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at |
| deft | characterized by facility and skill |
| untenable | not able to be defended |
| factitious | produced by humans rather than by natural forces |