GRE Word List

DISSONANCE

lack of agreement

The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.

Random words

WordMeaning
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
brochurepamphlet
defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
vitalof the utmost importance
hortatoryhortative
tomebook
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
innuendoan oblique allusion : hint