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 |
|---|---|
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
| celestial | of, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity |
| superficial | of, relating to, or located near a surface |
| rare | seldom occurring or found : uncommon |
| monotheism | the doctrine or belief that there is but one God |
| casualty | a military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action |
| dismiss | to permit or cause to leave |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| recourse | a turning to someone or something for help or protection |
| dismember | to cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of |