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 |
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| mite | any of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors |
| amplify | to expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis |
| petty | having secondary rank or importance : minor |
| lot | an object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with |
| philology | the study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature |
| procrastinate | to put off intentionally and habitually |
| bland | smooth and soothing in manner or quality |
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |
| cavalier | marked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain |
| fiat | an authoritative or arbitrary order : decree |