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
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
tactfulhaving or showing tact
nondescriptbelonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
deftcharacterized by facility and skill
untenablenot able to be defended
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces