GRE Word List

DISSONANCE

lack of agreement

The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.

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WordMeaning
haggardnot tamed
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
glacialsuggestive of ice: such as
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
pigmenta substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials
earmarka mark of identification on the ear of an animal
breedto produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation
fetidhaving a heavy offensive smell
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
vernalof, relating to, or occurring in the spring