GRE Word List

DISSONANCE

lack of agreement

The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.

Random words

WordMeaning
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
penetrateto pass into or through
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
cherubican order of angels see celestial hierarchy
forebearsancestor