GRE Word List

DISSONANCE

lack of agreement

The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.

Random words

WordMeaning
enterprisingmarked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep
determinatehaving defined limits
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
wholesomepromoting health or well-being of mind or spirit
pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose