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
flipto toss so as to cause to turn over in the air
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
circleta little circle
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
obliviouslacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
shearto cut off the hair from
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment
disinterto take out of the grave or tomb