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

WordMeaning
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
aperturean opening or open space : hole
apocalypticof, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
morguea place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
unilateraldone or undertaken by one person or party
veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
incompatiblenot compatible: such as