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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complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
halfheartedlacking heart, spirit, or interest
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
mordantbiting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
embargoan order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
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groovea long narrow channel or depression
outgoinggoing away : departing