GRE Word List

DISSONANCE

lack of agreement

The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.

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WordMeaning
noisomenoxious
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
knottymarked by or full of knots
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authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
chaplaina clergyman in charge of a chapel
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