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
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
conceitfavorable opinion
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
seminaryan environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
panderto act as a pander