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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WordMeaning
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
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amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
franticemotionally out of control
elusivetending to elude: such as
vulnerablecapable of being physically or emotionally wounded
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compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt