GRE Word List
DISSONANCE
lack of agreement
The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.
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| fashion | the prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time |
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| pittance | a small portion, amount, or allowance |
| philology | the study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
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