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
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
retiringreserved
soporificcausing or tending to cause sleep
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
lionizeto treat as an object of great interest or importance
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
craftskill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity
deviseto form in the mind by new combinations or applications of ideas or principles : invent
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome