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
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
chaffingthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
doldrumsa spell of listlessness or despondency
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
diademcrown
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure